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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Observances
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:December 23 is Festivus\, a parodic holiday alternative to part
icipating in the pressures and commercialism of the Christmas and holiday
season. Originally a family tradition of a scriptwriter working on the Ame
rican sitcom “Seinfeld\,” the holiday entered popular culture after it was
made the focus of an episode of the program.\nIn the 1997 episode “The St
rike”\, Frank Costanza (Jerry Stiller) tells Kramer (Michael Richards) tha
t he invented the holiday as an alternative to Christmas. He came upon the
idea after pummeling a man in the face in a toy-store dispute over a doll
for his son\, George (Jason Alexander).\n“Many Christmases ago\, I went t
o buy a doll for my son. I reached for the last one they had\, but so did
another man. As I rained blows upon him\, I realized there had to be anoth
er way.” —Frank Costanza (Jerry Stiller) in the television series Seinfe
ld (“The Strike\,” airdate 12/8/97)\nFrank’s version of Festivus features
an aluminum pole instead of a Christmas tree (due to Frank finding tinsel
“distracting”). At dinner\, the Airing of Grievances is conducted\, in whi
ch the celebrants tell each other what the other has done to irritate them
that year. The celebration of Festivus does not end until the Feats of St
rength are performed\, usually involving George being forced to pin his fa
ther.\nThe actual inventor of Festivus is writer Dan O’Keefe\, 76\, who ch
ose December 23 as a marker for his first date with his future wife\, Debo
rah. Mr. O’Keefe was stunned to hear that the holiday\, which he minted in
1966\, was taking hold after his son\, Daniel\, a writer on “Seinfeld\,”
appropriated a family tradition for the episode.\nAccording to the younger
Mr. O’Keefe\, the original Festivus was constantly in flux. There was nev
er a pole\, but there were airings of grievances into a tape recorder and
wrestling matches between brothers.\nHappy Festivus for the Rest of Us!\n
\nSources:\nAllen Salkin\, “Fooey to the World: Festivus is Come\,” New Yo
rk Times\, December 19\, 2004\, accessed November 4\, 2013\, http://www.ny
times.com/2004/12/19/fashion/19FEST.html.\nDan O’Keefe\, The Real Festivus
: The True Story Behind America’s Favorite Made-up Holiday\, (New York: Pe
nguin\, 2005).
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December 23 is Festivus\, a parodic holiday alternative to partici
pating in the pressures and commercialism of the Christmas and holiday sea
son. Originally a family tradition of a scriptwriter working on the Americ
an sitcom “Seinfeld\,” the holiday entered popular culture after it was ma
de the focus of an episode of the program.

\n

In the 1997 episode “Th
e Strike”\, Frank Costanza (Jerry Stiller) tells Kramer (Michael Richards)
that he invented the holiday as an alternative to Christmas. He came upon
the idea after pummeling a man in the face in a toy-store dispute over a
doll for his son\, George (Jason Alexander).

\n

“Many Chr
istmases ago\, I went to buy a doll for my son. I reached for the last one
they had\, but so did another man. As I rained blows upon him\, I realize
d there had to be another way.” —Frank Costanza (Jerry Stiller) in the t
elevision series Seinfeld (“The Strike\,” airdate 12/8/97)

\n

Frank’s version of Festivus features an aluminum pole inste
ad of a Christmas tree (due to Frank finding tinsel “distracting”). At din
ner\, the Airing of Grievances is conducted\, in which the celebrants tell
each other what the other has done to irritate them that year. The celebr
ation of Festivus does not end until the Feats of Strength are performed\,
usually involving George being forced to pin his father.

\n

The actu
al inventor of Festivus is writer Dan O’Keefe\, 76\, who chose December 23
as a marker for his first date with his future wife\, Deborah. Mr. O’Keef
e was stunned to hear that the holiday\, which he minted in 1966\, was tak
ing hold after his son\, Daniel\, a writer on “Seinfeld\,” appropriated a
family tradition for the episode.

\n

According to the younger Mr. O’K
eefe\, the original Festivus was constantly in flux. There was never a pol
e\, but there were airings of grievances into a tape recorder and wrestlin
g matches between brothers.

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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Film Releases
CONTACT:http://womaninblack2.tumblr.com/
DESCRIPTION:The British horror film The Woman in Black 2: Angel of Death op
ens in theaters Fri.\, Jan. 2. It is the sequel to the 2012 film The Woman
in Black.\nAs bombs rain down on London during the Blitz of World War II\
, a group of schoolchildren are evacuated with Eve\, their young and beaut
iful schoolteacher\, to the safety of the English countryside. Taken to an
old and empty estate\, cut off by a causeway from the mainland\, they are
left at Eel Marsh House.\nOne by one\, the children begin acting strangel
y and Eve\, with the help of local military commander Harry\, discovers th
at the group has awoken a dark force even more terrifying and evil than th
e city’s air raids. Eve must now confront her own demons to save the child
ren and survive the woman in black.\nFind out more at womaninblack2.tumblr
.com.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150103
LOCATION:In Theaters
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As bombs rain down on L
ondon during the Blitz of World War II\, a group of schoolchildren are eva
cuated with Eve\, their young and beautiful schoolteacher\, to the safety
of the English countryside. Taken to an old and empty estate\, cut off by
a causeway from the mainland\, they are left at Eel Marsh House.

\n

O
ne by one\, the children begin acting strangely and Eve\, with the help of
local military commander Harry\, discovers that the group has awoken a da
rk force even more terrifying and evil than the city’s air raids. Eve must
now confront her own demons to save the children and survive the woman in
black.

Shoff Promotions periodically holds a comic book a
nd non-sports card show featuring 30 tables of dealers with a wide variety
of Gold\, Silver\, Bronze and Modern Age comic books and non-sports cards
from the 1880’s to the present. Plus Hobby supplies and Legos.

\n

Th
ere is also a separate sports card area for those that enjoy both hobbies.

This mind
-blowing spectacular showcases the jaw-dropping talents of seven of the mo
st incredible Illusionists on earth. The show\, The Illusionists: Witness
the Impossible\, has shattered box office records across the globe and daz
zles audiences of all ages with a powerful mix of the most outrageous and
astonishing acts ever to be seen on stage. The non-stop show is packed wit
h thrilling and sophisticated magic of unprecedented proportions.

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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Film Releases
CONTACT:http://www.ifcfilms.com/films/dark-summer
DESCRIPTION:The horror film Dark Summer will be released through Video On D
emand and in select theaters Fri.\, Jan. 9.\nThe film follows a troubled t
een confined to house arrest for the summer\, who’s suddenly haunted by an
evil entity who may or may not be the ghost of his former classmate.\nFin
d out more at ifcfilms.com.
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150110
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The horror film Dark Sum
mer will be released through Video On Demand and in select theate
rs Fri.\, Jan. 9.

\n

The film follows a troubled teen confined to hou
se arrest for the summer\, who’s suddenly haunted by an evil entity who ma
y or may not be the ghost of his former classmate.

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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Film Releases
CONTACT:https://www.facebook.com/PredestinationMovie
DESCRIPTION:The Australian science fiction film Predestination opens in the
aters Fri. Jan. 9. It is based on the Robert A. Heinlein short story “—All
You Zombies—”.\nOn his final assignment\, a Temporal Agent must stop the
one criminal that has eluded him throughout time and prevent a devastating
attack.\nFind out more at facebook.com/PredestinationMovie.\n\n// \n\nPos
t by Predestination.
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150110
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The Australian science fiction
film Predestination opens in theaters Fri. Jan. 9. It is based
on the Robert A. Heinlein short story “—All You Zombies—”.

\n

On his
final assignment\, a Temporal Agent must stop the one criminal that has el
uded him throughout time and prevent a devastating attack.

\n
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Observances
CONTACT:https://www.facebook.com/events/1523282177957566/
DESCRIPTION:Capitol Improv invites everyone in the DC area to take a stance
against wearing pants during year’s No Pants Subway Ride DC. The event ta
kes place Sun.\, Jan. 7\, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM.\nNo Pants Subway Ride is t
he brainchild of Improv Everywhere\, a New York City-based prank collectiv
e that causes scenes of chaos and joy in public places. It is similar to a
flash mob. But instead of dispersing quickly\, participants just spend a
few leisurely hours riding the metro without pants.\nThe mission started a
s a small prank with seven guys and has grown into an international celebr
ation of silliness\, with dozens of cities around the world participating
each year. The idea behind No Pants is simple: Random passengers board a s
ubway car at separate stops in the middle of winter without pants. The par
ticipants behave as if they do not know each other\, and they all wear win
ter coats\, hats\, scarves\, and gloves. The only unusual thing is their l
ack of pants.\nThe local event is being coordinated by Capitol Improv\, wh
ich is also responsible for Pillow Fight Day.\nThe organizers remind every
one:\n\nMeet at Hancock Park by the L’Enfant Plaza Metro (“C” Street Metro
). We will have a brief pre-ride meeting starting at 3PM and release peopl
e into the metro afterward for the ride.\nAppear nonchalant about your lac
k of pants your of pants\, which makes sense\, because it would really be
much weirder if everyone on a Metro car was wearing pants.\nMake sure you
have a place to keep your pants on your person and hidden\, like a bag or
backpack.\nIf any figure of authority tells you to put your pants back on\
, do as they say.\n\nFind out more at facebook.com/capitolimprov.
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150112
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LOCATION:Hancock Park @ 7th Street Southwest & C Street Southwest\, Washing
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SEQUENCE:0
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N
o Pants Subway Ride is the brainchild of Improv Everywhere\, a New York Ci
ty-based prank collective that causes scenes of chaos and joy in public pl
aces. It is similar to a flash mob. But instead of dispersing quickly\, pa
rticipants just spend a few leisurely hours riding the metro without pants
.

\n

The mission started as a small prank with seven guys
and has grown into an international celebration of silliness\, with dozen
s of cities around the world participating each year. The idea behind No P
ants is simple: Random passengers board a subway car at separate stops in
the middle of winter without pants. The participants behave as if they do
not know each other\, and they all wear winter coats\, hats\, scarves\, an
d gloves. The only unusual thing is their lack of pants.

\n

The local event is being coordinated by Capitol Improv\, which is als
o responsible for Pillow Fight Day.

\n

The organizers remind everyone
:

\n

\n

Meet at Hancock Park by the L’Enfant Plaza Metro (“C” Str
eet Metro). We will have a brief pre-ride meeting starting at 3PM and rele
ase people into the metro afterward for the ride.

\n

Appear nonchal
ant about your lack of pants your of pants\, which makes sense\, because i
t would really be much weirder if everyone on a Metro car was wearing pant
s.

\n

Make sure you have a place to keep your pants on your person
and hidden\, like a bag or backpack.

\n

If any figure of authority
tells you to put your pants back on\, do as they say.

American and Chinese agencies work together to
stop a conspiracy involving a cyber criminal. With the help of Nicholas Ha
thaway\, the authorities pursue the mysterious suspect as the dangerous se
arch leads them from Chicago to Hong Kong.

Enjoy a special weekend communing with your
fellow geeks at the twenty-fifth annual MarsCon! This year’s convention takes place Jan. 16-1
8 in Williamsburg\, VA.

\n

MarsCon has been described as “the largest
and longest-running science fiction/fantasy convention in the Tidewater a
rea.”(1) The agenda typically includes panel discussions and workshops\, g
aming (including role-playing games and card games)\, a video room with an
ime\, a dealers room\, an art show\, live music\, cosplay and more!

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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Film Releases
CONTACT:http://paddington-movie.com/
DESCRIPTION:The animated comedy film Paddington opens in theaters Fri.\, Ja
n. 16.\nPeruvian bear Paddington makes his way to the big city\, where he
quickly gets lost until being taken in by the benevolent Brown family. But
as the curious cub settles into his new life of domestic bliss\, a schemi
ng museum taxidermist embarks on a personal mission to get him stuffed and
mounted.\nFind out more at paddington-movie.com.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150117
LOCATION:In Theaters
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Paddington [Film]
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Peruvian bear Paddington makes his way to the big
city\, where he quickly gets lost until being taken in by the benevolent
Brown family. But as the curious cub settles into his new life of domestic
bliss\, a scheming museum taxidermist embarks on a personal mission to ge
t him stuffed and mounted.

\n
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Film Releases
CONTACT:https://www.facebook.com/SparePartsMovie
DESCRIPTION:The comedy/drama Spare Parts opens in theaters Fri.\, Jan. 16.
\nFour Hispanic high school students form a robotics club under the leader
ship of their school’s newest teacher\, Fredi. With no experience\, 800 bu
cks\, used car parts\, and a dream\, this rag tag team goes up against the
country’s reigning robotics champions\, M.I.T.\nAlong the way\, the stude
nts not only learn how to build a robot\, they learn something far more im
portant: how to forge bonds that last a lifetime.\nFind out more at facebo
ok.com/SparePartsMovie.\n\n// \n\nPost by Spare Parts Movie.
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150117
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Four Hispanic high school st
udents form a robotics club under the leadership of their school’s newest
teacher\, Fredi. With no experience\, 800 bucks\, used car parts\, and a d
ream\, this rag tag team goes up against the country’s reigning robotics c
hampions\, M.I.T.

\n

Along the way\, the students not only learn how
to build a robot\, they learn something far more important: how to forge b
onds that last a lifetime.

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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Conventions &amp\; Shows
CONTACT:http://magfest.org/
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss four days of fun celebrating video games\, video gam
e music and their surrounding culture at the thirteenth annual Music and G
aming Festival (MAGFest)! This year’s convention takes place Jan. 23-26 in
National Harbor\, MD.\nMAGFest is world renowned for its huge lineup of v
ideo game cover bands\, chiptune artists\, and DJs. Every year\, they come
from all over the world to perform tributes to the music from games that
we all know and love.\nThe agenda also features discussion panels with vid
eo game developers\, artists\, writers\, composers\, voice actors and othe
rs\, as well as gaming tournaments\, cosplay and various special events.\n
Find out more at magfest.org.\nTickets: http://www.magfest.org/.
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GEO:+38.781718;-77.01657
LOCATION:Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center @ 201 Waterfront Stre
et\, Fort Washington\, MD 20744\, USA
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Don’t miss four days of fun celebrating video games\,
video game music and their surrounding culture at the thirteenth annual Music and Gaming Festival
(MAGFest)! This year’s convention takes place Jan. 23-26 in National H
arbor\, MD.

\n

MAGFest is world renowned for its huge lineup of video
game cover bands\, chiptune artists\, and DJs. Every year\, they come fro
m all over the world to perform tributes to the music from games that we a
ll know and love.

\n

The agenda also features discussion panels with
video game developers\, artists\, writers\, composers\, voice actors and o
thers\, as well as gaming tournaments\, cosplay and various special events
.

The Hylton Performing Arts Center is hosting its
annual Hy
lton in the Highlands festival on Sat. Jan. 24. A weekend of festiviti
es celebrating the rich culture and history of Scotland with performances\
, exhibits\, and interactive experiences for all ages.

Shoff Promotions periodically holds a comic book a
nd non-sports card show featuring 30 tables of dealers with a wide variety
of Gold\, Silver\, Bronze and Modern Age comic books and non-sports cards
from the 1880’s to the present. Plus Hobby supplies and Legos.

\n

Th
ere is also a separate sports card area for those that enjoy both hobbies.

\n
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Film &amp\; Television\,Film Releases
CONTACT:https://www.imax.com/movies/m/game-of-thrones-the-imax-experience-s
eason-4-episodes-9-and-10/
DESCRIPTION:HBO is releasing a Game of Thrones “movie” into IMAX theaters J
an. 23. The “movie” will be comprised of the final two episodes of the sho
w’s fourth season.\nThe screening will also include an exclusive trailer f
or the upcoming season five.\nThrones will air in 150 IMAX theaters for on
e week beginning Jan. 23. According to IMAX\, this will mark the first tim
e a TV series has been showcased in the format.\nFind out more at imax.com
.\nTickets: https://www.imax.com/movies/m/game-of-thrones-the-imax-experie
nce-season-4-episodes-9-and-10/.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150131
LOCATION:In Select IMAX Theaters
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Game of Thrones: The IMAX Experience [Film]
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HBO is releasing a Game of Thrones “movie” int
o IMAX theaters Jan. 23. The “movie” will be comprised of the final two ep
isodes of the show’s fourth season.

\n

The screening will also includ
e an exclusive trailer for the upcoming season five.

\n

Thrones will
air in 150 IMAX theaters for one week beginning Jan. 23. According to IMAX
\, this will mark the first time a TV series has been showcased in the for
mat.

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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Film Releases
CONTACT:http://www.projectalmanac.com/
DESCRIPTION:The science fiction adventure film Project Almanac opens in the
aters Fri.\, Jan. 30.\nA group of friends discover plans to build a time m
achine and then build one themselves. They use the time machine initially
to undo past mistakes\, and eventually their goals turn towards their own
gain and pleasure but soon realize that changing the past has dire consequ
ences in the future.\nFind out more at projectalmanac.com.
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150131
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A group of friends discover plans to build a time machine
and then build one themselves. They use the time machine initially to und
o past mistakes\, and eventually their goals turn towards their own gain a
nd pleasure but soon realize that changing the past has dire consequences
in the future.

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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Film Releases
CONTACT:http://www.jupiterascending.com/
DESCRIPTION:The science fiction space opera Jupiter Ascending opens in thea
ters Fri.\, Feb. 6. The film was written\, produced\, and directed by The
Wachowskis and marks their return to original screenplays and the genre of
science fiction since the conclusion of The Matrix trilogy.\nJupiter Jone
s was born under a night sky\, with signs predicting that she was destined
for great things. Now grown\, Jupiter dreams of the stars but wakes up to
the cold reality of a job cleaning other people’s houses and an endless r
un of bad breaks.\nBut when a genetically engineered ex-military hunter ar
rives on Earth to track her down does\, Jupiter gets to glimpse the fate t
hat has been waiting for her all along—her genetic signature marks her as
next in line for an extraordinary inheritance that could alter the balance
of the cosmos.\nFind out more at jupiterascending.com.
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The science fict
ion space opera Jupiter Ascending opens in theaters Fri.\, Feb. 6. The film
was written\, produced\, and directed by The Wachowskis and marks their re
turn to original screenplays and the genre of science fiction since the co
nclusion of The Matrix trilogy.

\n

Jupiter Jones was born under a nig
ht sky\, with signs predicting that she was destined for great things. Now
grown\, Jupiter dreams of the stars but wakes up to the cold reality of a
job cleaning other people’s houses and an endless run of bad breaks.

\n

But when a genetically engineered ex-military hunter arrives on Earth
to track her down does\, Jupiter gets to glimpse the fate that has been w
aiting for her all along—her genetic signature marks her as next in line f
or an extraordinary inheritance that could alter the balance of the cosmos
.

\n
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Film Releases
CONTACT:http://www.seventhsonmovie.com/
DESCRIPTION:The fantasy film Seventh Son opens in theaters Friday\, Februar
y 6\, 2015. It is based on the first installment in Joseph Delaney’s child
ren’s dark fantasy novel series The Wardstone Chronicles.\nIn a time long
past\, an evil is about to be unleashed that will reignite the war between
the forces of the supernatural and humankind once more.\nJohn Gregory (Je
ff Bridges) is a Spook\, a person who fights against the Dark\, who had im
prisoned the malevolently powerful witch\, Mother Malkin (Julianne Moore)\
, centuries ago. But now she has escaped and is seeking vengeance.\nSummon
ing her followers of every incarnation\, Mother Malkin is preparing to unl
eash her terrible wrath on an unsuspecting world. Only one thing stands in
her way: John Gregory.\nIn a deadly reunion\, Gregory comes face to face
with the evil he always feared would someday return. Now he has only until
the next full moon to do what usually takes years: train his new apprenti
ce\, Tom Ward (Ben Barnes) to fight a dark magic unlike any other. Man’s o
nly hope lies in the seventh son of a seventh son.\nFind out more at Seven
thSonMovie.com.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150207
LOCATION:In Theaters
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Seventh Son [Film]
URL:http://www.nerdc.net/event/seventh-son-film/
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The fantasy film Seventh Son opens in
theaters Friday\, February 6\, 2015. It is based on the first installment
in Joseph Delaney’s children’s dark fantasy novel series The Wardstone
Chronicles.

\n

In a time long past\, an evil is about to be unlea
shed that will reignite the war between the forces of the supernatural and
humankind once more.

\n

John Gregory (Jeff Bridges) is a Spook\, a p
erson who fights against the Dark\, who had imprisoned the malevolently po
werful witch\, Mother Malkin (Julianne Moore)\, centuries ago. But now she
has escaped and is seeking vengeance.

\n

Summoning her followers of
every incarnation\, Mother Malkin is preparing to unleash her terrible wra
th on an unsuspecting world. Only one thing stands in her way: John Gregor
y.

\n

In a deadly reunion\, Gregory comes face to face with the evil
he always feared would someday return. Now he has only until the next full
moon to do what usually takes years: train his new apprentice\, Tom Ward
(Ben Barnes) to fight a dark magic unlike any other. Man’s only hope lies
in the seventh son of a seventh son.

\n
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DTSTAMP:20171214T001717Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Conventions &amp\; Shows
CONTACT:http://vacomicon.com/
DESCRIPTION:VA Comicon is bringing its first one-day show for 2015 to the R
ichmond International Raceway Complex on Sat.\, Feb. 7.\n100 Artist tables
! 3x the size of our last 1-day show!\nOver 20\,000+ square feet of Comics
and Pop-culture!\nJoin us in the Commonwealth Building at the Richmond Ra
ceway Complex! Comic books from $1 to 10\,000 each!\nFor those not familia
r\, VA Comicon is primarily focused on modern and vintage comics and comic
-related products. Based in Richmond\, VA\, each one-day show features a l
ecture hall\, cosplay arena\, DOZENS of comic book artists\, a dealer hall
full of modern and vintage comic books and MUCH more!\nFor details about
the shows\, please visit vacomicon.com.\nTickets: http://vacomicon.com/.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150208
GEO:+37.585562;-77.420845
LOCATION:Richmond International Raceway Complex @ 600 East Laburnum Avenue\
, Richmond\, VA 23222\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:VA Comicon (2015.1)
URL:http://www.nerdc.net/event/va-comicon-150207/
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VA Comicon is bringing its first one-
day show for 2015 to the Richmond International Raceway Complex on Sat.\,
Feb. 7.

\n

100 Artist tables! 3x the size of our last 1-d
ay show!

\n

Over 20\,000+ square feet of Comics and Pop-culture!

\n

Join us in the Commonwealth Building at the Richmond Raceway Complex!
Comic books from $1 to 10\,000 each!

\n

For those not f
amiliar\, VA Comicon is primarily focused on modern and vintage comics and
comic-related products. Based in Richmond\, VA\, each one-day show featur
es a lecture hall\, cosplay arena\, DOZENS of comic book artists\, a deale
r hall full of modern and vintage comic books and MUCH more!

X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:conventions\,Farpoint
X-TICKETS-URL:http://www.farpointcon.com/
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DTSTAMP:20171214T001717Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Film Releases
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:In an attempt to make some extra cash while away at college\, K
ylie moves into a house that streams content to an X-rated website. After
a deranged fan hacks in to determine the house’s location\, she finds hers
elf in a terrifying fight for her life.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150214
LOCATION:In Select Theaters
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Girl House [Film]
URL:http://www.nerdc.net/event/girl-house-film/
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n

In an attempt
to make some extra cash while away at college\, Kylie moves into a house
that streams content to an X-rated website. After a deranged fan hacks in
to determine the house’s location\, she finds herself in a terrifying figh
t for her life.

Anime fans rejoice! Katsucon will be kicking-off its twenty
first year Fri.\, Feb. 13!

\n

Katsucon is one of the country’s large
st Japanese anime and culture conventions featuring anime artists\, writer
s\, musicians\, voice actors and others\, along with art shows\, tabletop
and video gaming\, cosplay and more.

X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:anime and Japanese culture\,conventions\,Kastucon
X-TICKETS-URL:http://www.katsucon.org/
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DTSTAMP:20171214T001717Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Film Releases
CONTACT:http://www.kingsmanmovie.com/
DESCRIPTION:The British/American action-spy film Kingsman: The Secret Servi
ce opens in theaters Fri.\, Feb. 13. It is based on the comic book by Mark
Millar.\nA super-secret spy organization recruits an unrefined but promis
ing street kid into the agency’s ultra-competitive training program just a
s a global threat emerges from a twisted tech genius.\nFind out more at ki
ngsmanmovie.com.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150214
LOCATION:In Theaters
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Kingsman: The Secret Service [Film]
URL:http://www.nerdc.net/event/kingsman-the-secret-service-film/
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n

The British/American actio
n-spy film Kin
gsman: The Secret Service opens in theaters Fri.\, Feb. 13. It is
based on the comic book by Mark Millar.

\n

A super-secret spy organi
zation recruits an unrefined but promising street kid into the agency’s ul
tra-competitive training program just as a global threat emerges from a tw
isted tech genius.

\n
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DTSTAMP:20171214T001717Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Film Releases
CONTACT:http://whatwedointheshadows.com/
DESCRIPTION:The New Zealand horror mockumentary What We Do in the Shadows o
pens in theaters Fri.\, Feb. 13.\nThe film was produced by the creators of
the hit television series Flight of the Conchords\, and follows an endear
ingly unhip quartet of friends who reveal the details of their daily routi
ne.\nRanging in age (from 183 to 8\,000) and in appearance (from the adora
bly youthful to Nosferatu-crusty)\, they squabble over household chores\,
struggle to keep up with the latest trends in technology and fashion\, ant
agonize the local werewolves\, cruise clubs for lovely ladies\, and deal w
ith the rigors of living on a very\, very strict diet.\nFind out more at w
hatwedointheshadows.com.\n\n// \n\nPost by What We Do in the Shadows.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150214
LOCATION:In Theaters
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:What We Do in the Shadows [Film]
URL:http://www.nerdc.net/event/what-we-do-in-the-shadows-film/
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The film was produced by the creators of the hit television series Flig
ht of the Conchords\, and follows an endearingly unhip quartet of friends
who reveal the details of their daily routine.

\n

Ranging in age (fro
m 183 to 8\,000) and in appearance (from the adorably youthful to Nosferat
u-crusty)\, they squabble over household chores\, struggle to keep up with
the latest trends in technology and fashion\, antagonize the local werewo
lves\, cruise clubs for lovely ladies\, and deal with the rigors of living
on a very\, very strict diet.

\n
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DTSTAMP:20171214T001717Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Conventions &amp\; Shows
CONTACT:http://www.dexposure.com/d2015.html
DESCRIPTION:Get your game on at this year’s Dreamation Convention in Morris
town\, NJ! The fun begins Thurs.\, Feb. 19.\nDreamation is one of the most
popular gaming conventions in the mid-Atlantic region. The agenda typical
ly includes volunteer game masters running over 700 events in seven contin
uous gaming tracks\, with a heavy emphasis on live action role playing (LA
RP).\nIt is also boasts scores of independently published role playing gam
es and is host to a number of gaming tournaments and championships.\nThere
is also the famous Double Exposure Con Suite\, featuring two favorite con
vention parties: Ice Cream Dreams(tm) and Chocolate Heaven(tm)\, plus all
of the snacks and refreshments you can eat FREE all convention long!\nFind
out more at dexposure.com.\nTickets: http://www.dexposure.com/d2015.html.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150223
GEO:+40.79963;-74.481211
LOCATION:Hyatt Morristown at Headquarters Plaza @ 3 Speedwell Avenue\, Morr
istown\, NJ 07960\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Dreamation (2015)
URL:http://www.nerdc.net/event/dreamation-2015/
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Get your game on at this y
ear’s Dreama
tion Convention in Morristown\, NJ! The fun begins Thurs.\, Feb. 19.
p>\n

Dreamation is one of the most popular gaming conventions in the mid
-Atlantic region. The agenda typically includes volunteer game masters run
ning over 700 events in seven continuous gaming tracks\, with a heavy emph
asis on live action role playing (LARP).

\n

It is also boasts scores
of independently published role playing games and is host to a number of g
aming tournaments and championships.

\n

There is also the famous Doub
le Exposure Con Suite\, featuring two favorite convention parties: Ice Cre
am Dreams(tm) and Chocolate Heaven(tm)\, plus all of the snacks and refres
hments you can eat FREE all convention long!

Shoff Promotions periodically holds a comic book a
nd non-sports card show featuring 30 tables of dealers with a wide variety
of Gold\, Silver\, Bronze and Modern Age comic books and non-sports cards
from the 1880’s to the present. Plus Hobby supplies and Legos.

\n

Th
ere is also a separate sports card area for those that enjoy both hobbies.

\n<
p>Tickets: http://www.prezcon.com/.
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DTSTAMP:20171214T001717Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Conventions &amp\; Shows
CONTACT:http://www.mysticon-va.com/
DESCRIPTION:The fifth annual MystiCon kicks off Fri.\, Feb.\, 27 in Roanoke
\, VA.! (It could also be the sixth annual or some other cyclical number\
, depending on how you want to count it.)\nMystiCon is one of the largest
science fiction conventions in Virginia’s Roanoke Valley. Drawing approxim
ately 900 attendees\, the agenda typically includes special guests\, discu
ssion panels\, a gaming room\, a costume contest\, an art show\, a charity
auction\, a dealer room and more.\nDiscounts are available for children\,
groups\, military personnel and those who pre-register.\nFind out more at
mysticon-va.com.\nTickets: http://mysticon-va.com/.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150302
GEO:+37.225487;-79.983913
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Tanglewood @ 4468 Starkey Road\, Roanoke\, VA 24018\,
USA
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:MystiCon 5 (2015)
URL:http://www.nerdc.net/event/mysticon-2015/
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The fifth annual MystiCon kicks off Fri.\, Feb.\, 27 in Roanoke\, VA.! (It could al
so be the sixth annual or some other cyclical number\, depending on how yo
u want to count it.)

\n

MystiCon is one of the largest science fictio
n conventions in Virginia’s Roanoke Valley. Drawing approximately 900 atte
ndees\, the agenda typically includes special guests\, discussion panels\,
a gaming room\, a costume contest\, an art show\, a charity auction\, a d
ealer room and more.

\n

Discounts are available for children\, groups
\, military personnel and those who pre-register.

\n
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DTSTAMP:20171214T001717Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Film Releases
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:When the heir of the Imperial throne becomes the target of an a
ssassination by his despised older brother\, the young prince must flee th
e kingdom and seek protection. His only hope for survival is a reluctant w
ar-weary crusader named Jacob\, who must overcome his own personal demons
and rally the assistance of a mythical outlaw known as The White Ghost. To
gether they must fight side by side in an epic battle to return the prince
to his rightful place on the throne.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150228
LOCATION:In Theaters
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Outcast [Film]
URL:http://www.nerdc.net/event/outcast-film/
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When the heir
of the Imperial throne becomes the target of an assassination by his desp
ised older brother\, the young prince must flee the kingdom and seek prote
ction. His only hope for survival is a reluctant war-weary crusader named
Jacob\, who must overcome his own personal demons and rally the assistance
of a mythical outlaw known as The White Ghost. Together they must fight s
ide by side in an epic battle to return the prince to his rightful place o
n the throne.

The multi-genre fandom convention—with
a heavy emphasis on cosplay—will feature many events common to fandom con
ventions\, including voice actors\, directors\, industry producers\, and o
ther prominent figures in the fandom entertainment industry.

\n

Event
s also include a cosplay contest\, karaoke\, video rooms\, anime music vid
eo (AMV) contest\, and dances\, as well as panels and workshops where atte
ndees can learn new things\, consult with others\, and meet and discuss to
pics with guests.

\n

Pre-registration discounts are available. Childr
en ages six and under are free.

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DTSTAMP:20171214T001717Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Film Releases
CONTACT:https://www.facebook.com/thelazaruseffect
DESCRIPTION:A team of ambitious medical professionals have found a way to b
ring dead patients back to life using a serum codenamed “Lazarus”.\nAfter
several successful tests are done on animals\, Zoe\, one of the lead resea
rchers\, dies in a lab accident. In desperation\, the team uses “Lazarus”
to bring her back and they are successful. But as she begins to display un
usual abilities the team begins to realize that in their attempt to resurr
ect the dead\, they may have opened the door to unfathomable evil.\nFind o
ut more at facebook.com/thelazaruseffect.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150228
LOCATION:In Theaters
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:The Lazarus Effect [Film]
URL:http://www.nerdc.net/event/the-lazarus-effect-film/
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A team
of ambitious medical professionals have found a way to bring dead patients
back to life using a serum codenamed “Lazarus”.

\n

After several suc
cessful tests are done on animals\, Zoe\, one of the lead researchers\, di
es in a lab accident. In desperation\, the team uses “Lazarus” to bring he
r back and they are successful. But as she begins to display unusual abili
ties the team begins to realize that in their attempt to resurrect the dea
d\, they may have opened the door to unfathomable evil.

\n
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DTSTAMP:20171214T001717Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Film Releases
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:27-year-old Angela Holmes\, played by Dudley\, an ordinary girl
who begins to have a devastating effect on anyone close to her\, causing
serious injury and death. The local priest\, Father Lozano\, played by Pen
a\, examines Holmes and believes she is possessed\, but when Vicar Imani\,
portrayed by Hounsou\, and Cardinal Bruun\, played by Andersson\, are cal
led from the Vatican to exorcise the demon\, it proves to be an ancient sa
tanic force more powerful than they imagined.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150228
LOCATION:In Theaters
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:The Vatican Tapes [Film]
URL:http://www.nerdc.net/event/the-vatican-tapes-film/
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27-year-old A
ngela Holmes\, played by Dudley\, an ordinary girl who begins to have a de
vastating effect on anyone close to her\, causing serious injury and death
. The local priest\, Father Lozano\, played by Pena\, examines Holmes and
believes she is possessed\, but when Vicar Imani\, portrayed by Hounsou\,
and Cardinal Bruun\, played by Andersson\, are called from the Vatican to
exorcise the demon\, it proves to be an ancient satanic force more powerfu
l than they imagined.

\n
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DTSTAMP:20171214T001717Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Conventions &amp\; Shows
CONTACT:http://www.jestergamesmd.com/
DESCRIPTION:Tabletop gamers rejoice! The third annual games and dice conven
tion\, GAD-Con\, returns Mar. 6-8. This year’s event takes place in Aberde
en\, MD.\nWelcome to our third gaming convention brought to you by gamers\
, for gamers. We will be offering board games\, collectable trading card g
ames\, RPG\, and tabletop games. Check out our Program section for an up t
o date list of our games!\nThere will also be a dealer room and a silent a
uction will be held.\nWant to run a game? Want to set up a booth in the de
aler room? Email jestergamesmd@gmail.com for more info.\nFind out more at
www.jestergamesmd.com.\nTickets: http://www.jestergamesmd.com/.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150309
GEO:+39.519976;-76.183476
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn Aberdeen @ 1050 Beards Hill Road\, Aberdeen\, MD
21001\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:GAD-Con 3 (2015)
URL:http://www.nerdc.net/event/gad-con-2015/
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Tabletop gamers rejoice! The third annua
l games and dice convention\, GAD-Con\, returns Mar. 6-8. This year’s event takes place
in Aberdeen\, MD.

\n

Welcome to our third gaming conventi
on brought to you by gamers\, for gamers. We will be offering board games\
, collectable trading card games\, RPG\, and tabletop games. Check out our
Program section for an up to date list of our games!

X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:conventions\,GAD-Con\,games and gaming
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UID:ai1ec-14753@www.nerdc.net
DTSTAMP:20171214T001717Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Film Releases
CONTACT:http://chappie-movie.com/
DESCRIPTION:The science fiction film Chappie (stylized as CHAPPiE) opens in
theaters Fri.\, Mar. 6.\nIn the near future\, crime is patrolled by an op
pressive mechanized police force. But now\, the people are fighting back.
\nWhen one police droid\, Chappie\, is stolen and given new programming\,
he becomes the first robot with the ability to think and feel for himself.
\nAs powerful\, destructive forces start to see Chappie as a danger to man
kind and order\, they will stop at nothing to maintain the status quo and
ensure that Chappie is the last of his kind.\nFind out more at chappie-mov
ie.com.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150307
LOCATION:In Theaters
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Chappie [Film]
URL:http://www.nerdc.net/event/chappie-film/
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\n
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DTSTAMP:20171214T001717Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Conventions &amp\; Shows
CONTACT:http://east.paxsite.com
DESCRIPTION:Calling gamers of all stripes! Get ready to Level Up at one of
North America’s largest gaming events\, PAX East! It all takes place Mar.
6-8 in Boston\, MA.\nPAX East is a commercial convention focused on video
games and their surrounding culture. The agenda typically features celebri
ty and industry insider guests\, game-culture inspired concerts\, discussi
on panels on game topics\, exhibitor booths from independent and major gam
e developers and publishers\, tabletop game tournaments\, and video game f
reeplay areas.\nEvery PAX also features the Omegathon\, a festival long to
urnament consisting of a group of randomly selected attendees competing fo
r a grand prize.\nFind out more at east.paxsite.com.\nTickets: http://east
.paxsite.com.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150309
GEO:+42.346195;-71.045637
LOCATION:Boston Convention and Exhibition Center @ 415 Summer Street\, Bost
on\, MA 02210\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:PAX East 6 (2015)
URL:http://www.nerdc.net/event/pax-east-6-2015/
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Calling gamers of all stripes! Get ready to Level Up at
one of North America’s largest gaming events\, PAX East! It all takes place Mar. 6-8 in Boston
\, MA.

\n

PAX East is a commercial convention focused on video games
and their surrounding culture. The agenda typically features celebrity and
industry insider guests\, game-culture inspired concerts\, discussion pan
els on game topics\, exhibitor booths from independent and major game deve
lopers and publishers\, tabletop game tournaments\, and video game freepla
y areas.

\n

Every PAX also features the Omegathon\, a festival long t
ournament consisting of a group of randomly selected attendees competing f
or a grand prize.

X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:conventions\,games and gaming\,PAX East
X-TICKETS-URL:http://east.paxsite.com
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DTSTAMP:20171214T001717Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Observances
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:The first Friday/Saturday in March is celebrated as the Nationa
l Day of Unplugging\, a day when observers nationwide pledge to spend 24 h
ours completely tech-free. The idea is to encourage hyper-connected and fr
equently frantic people to re-embrace the ancient beauty of a day of rest.
\nThe “unplug challenge” was launched in 2010 by Reboot\, a nonprofit orga
nization intent on “rebooting” Jewish culture\, rituals\, and traditions i
n a way that makes them relevant for a new generation. It was a riff on th
e Jewish Sabbath\, or Shabbat — the Jewish day of rest\, which starts Frid
ay evening and runs through Saturday night.\nFrom the National Day of Unpl
ugging website:\nDo you have multiple cell phones? Take your ipad to the b
each on vacation? Ever find it hard to get through a conversation without
posting an update to Facebook? Is your computer always on?\nWe increasingl
y miss out on the important moments of our lives as we pass the hours with
our noses buried in our iPhones and BlackBerry’s\, chronicling our every
move through Facebook and Twitter and shielding ourselves from the outside
world with the bubble of “silence” that our earphones create.\nIf you rec
ognize that in yourself – or your friends\, families or colleagues— join u
s for the National Day of Unplugging\, sign the Unplug pledge and start li
ving a different life: connect with the people in your street\, neighborho
od and city\, have an uninterrupted meal or read a book to your child.\nTh
e National Day of Unplugging is a 24 hour period – running from sunset to
sunset – and starts on the first Friday in March. The project is an outgro
wth of The Sabbath Manifesto\, an adaption of our ancestors’ ritual of car
ving out one day per week to unwind\, unplug\, relax\, reflect\, get outdo
ors\, and connect with loved ones.\nReboot encourages people of all backgr
ounds to recharge their spiritual and personal lives by not using computer
s\, cell phones or any technology for 24 hours—annually the first Friday/S
aturday of March\, from sundown to sundown.\nFind out more at http://natio
naldayofunplugging.com.\nSource(s):\nMatt Peckham\, “Turn Off\, Tune Out:
The National Day of Unplugging Is Upon Us\,” TIME.com\, March 1\, 2013\, a
ccessed March 1\, 2013\, http://techland.time.com/2013/03/01/turn-off-tune
-out-the-national-day-of-unplugging-is-upon-us.\n
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150308
LOCATION:Observance
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SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:National Day of Unplugging
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The first Friday/Saturday in
March is celebrated as the National Day of Unplugging\, a day when observe
rs nationwide pledge to spend 24 hours completely tech-free. The idea is t
o encourage hyper-connected and frequently frantic people to re-embrace th
e ancient beauty of a day of rest.

\n

The “unplug challenge” was laun
ched in 2010 by Reboot\, a nonprofit organization intent on “rebooting” Je
wish culture\, rituals\, and traditions in a way that makes them relevant
for a new generation. It was a riff on the Jewish Sabbath\, or Shabbat — t
he Jewish day of rest\, which starts Friday evening and runs through Satur
day night.

Do you have mu
ltiple cell phones? Take your ipad to the beach on vacation? Ever find it
hard to get through a conversation without posting an update to Facebook?
Is your computer always on?

\n

We increasingly miss out on the import
ant moments of our lives as we pass the hours with our noses buried in our
iPhones and BlackBerry’s\, chronicling our every move through Facebook an
d Twitter and shielding ourselves from the outside world with the bubble o
f “silence” that our earphones create.

\n

If you recognize that in yo
urself – or your friends\, families or colleagues— join us for the Nationa
l Day of Unplugging\, sign the Unplug pledge and start living a different
life: connect with the people in your street\, neighborhood and city\, hav
e an uninterrupted meal or read a book to your child.

\n

The National
Day of Unplugging is a 24 hour period – running from sunset to sunset – a
nd starts on the first Friday in March. The project is an outgrowth of The
Sabbath Manifesto\, an adaption of our ancestors’ ritual of carving out o
ne day per week to unwind\, unplug\, relax\, reflect\, get outdoors\, and
connect with loved ones.

\n

Reboot encourages people of
all backgrounds to recharge their spiritual and personal lives by not usin
g computers\, cell phones or any technology for 24 hours—annually the firs
t Friday/Saturday of March\, from sundown to sundown.

[Madic
on is] primarily a gaming convention\, running tournaments of all kinds\,
but we also draw a lot of costumers\, students and general fandom from the
Science Fiction and Fantasy crowd. And of course\, we have all the normal
things you’d expect at such a convention: art\, vendors\, auctions\, pane
ls\, workshops\, etc.

\n

Madicon is run by the membershi
p of the Science Fiction Fantasy Guild (SFFG)\, a JMU student organization
.

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CONTACT:http://www.monstermania.net/
DESCRIPTION:Experience three days of sheer terror in the Philadelphia subur
bs with Monster-Mania 30. The convention takes place Mar. 13-15 in Cherry
Hill\, NJ.\nFor those not familiar\, Monster-Mania is a periodic traveling
convention focused on horror films and memorabilia. It is typically held
three times a year: twice in the Philadelphia metropolitan area and once i
n Hunt Valley\, MD\, just north of Baltimore.\nTickets at the door range f
rom $20 (Sunday only) to $55.00 (full weekend)\, with discounts available
for pre-registering. Children aged 10 and under are free when accompanied
by a paying adult.\nFind out more at monstermania.net.\nTickets: http://ww
w.monstermania.net/.
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Experience three days of sheer terror in the P
hiladelphia suburbs with Monster-Mania 30. The convention takes place Mar. 13-15 in Cherr
y Hill\, NJ.

\n

For those not familiar\, Monster-Mania is a periodic
traveling convention focused on horror films and memorabilia. It is typica
lly held three times a year: twice in the Philadelphia metropolitan area a
nd once in Hunt Valley\, MD\, just north of Baltimore.

\n

Tickets at
the door range from $20 (Sunday only) to $55.00 (full weekend)\, with disc
ounts available for pre-registering. Children aged 10 and under are free w
hen accompanied by a paying adult.

Don’t miss three days of fun
celebrating anime and Japanese culture at the fourth annual Triad Anime Con! This year’s con
vention takes place Mar. 13-15 in Winston-Salem\, NC.

\n

The agenda i
ncludes guest panels\, gaming events\, a dealer room\, artist alley\, flea
market\, masquerade ball\, and more! There will also be side panels with
discussions about cosplay\, video games\, zombie survival\, and random gee
kiness.

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DESCRIPTION:Pi Day is an unofficial observance commemorating the mathematic
al constant π (pi)\, which is the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its
diameter (3.14159…). The date is derived from the first three digits of p
i (3.14) using American dating order. (Coincidentally\, it is also Albert
Einstein’s birthday.)\nMany celebrate Pi Day by performing pi-related act
ivities\; some serious and some less so — such as creating pi puns\, bakin
g\, throwing and eating pies\, and singing pi songs. 2015 is going to be
a big year for pi since we will celebrate 3.14 15 (correct to 4 decimal pl
aces).\nThe Importance of Pi\nPi has been crucial to the development of mo
dern life. As far back as the ancient civilizations of Babylon and Egypt\
, people needed approximations of pi to deal with the flooding of the Tigr
is\, Euphrates and Nile rivers\, for astronomy\, and for surveying and bui
lding ziggurats and pyramids. The ancient Greeks were the first to study
pi for its own mathematical sake.\nPi appears most often in formulas invol
ving circles or periodic motion\, and it infiltrates some fundamental phys
ical constants. These constants appear all over physics: masses of elemen
tary particles\, the number of molecules in a volume of a gas\, the forces
holding matter together\, and so on.\nInternational Pi Day\nThe first tim
e a day was dedicated to pi was on March 14\, 1989 at the Exploratorium\,
a museum of science\, art and human perception in San Francisco. The idea
was the brainchild of Larry Shaw\, a physicist at the center.\nMany North
American and UK schools use International Pi Day to spark interest in mat
h and science projects (e.g.\, learning how the Greeks or Arabs did arithm
etic\; studying famous scientists like Gauss\, Newton or Archimedes who wo
rked on pi\; or perhaps calculating the volumes of real pies before eating
them).\nIn 2009\, the U.S. House of Representatives formally declared Mar
ch 14 National Pi Day\, in House Resolution number 224. The resolution ur
ged schools and educators to teach children about the importance of pi in
human history and generally engage students in the study of mathematics.\n
Find out more at www.piday.org.\nSource: Jonathen M. Borwein\, “Pi Day in
America\,” Huffington Post\, March 14\, 2012\, accessed March 8\, 2013\, h
ttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/jonathan-m-borwein/pi-day_b_1341569.html.
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Pi Day is an unofficial observance commemorat
ing the mathematical constant π (pi)\, which is the ratio of a circle’s ci
rcumference to its diameter (3.14159…). The date is derived from the first
three digits of pi (3.14) using American dating order. (Coincidentally\,
it is also Albert Einstein’s birthday.)

\n

Many celebrate Pi Day by
performing pi-related activities\; some serious and some less so — such as
creating pi puns\, baking\, throwing and eating pies\, and singing pi son
gs. 2015 is going to be a big year for pi since we will celebrate 3.14 15
(correct to 4 decimal places).

\n

The Importance of Pi

\n

Pi has been crucial to the development of modern life. As far
back as the ancient civilizations of Babylon and Egypt\, people needed ap
proximations of pi to deal with the flooding of the Tigris\, Euphrates and
Nile rivers\, for astronomy\, and for surveying and building ziggurats an
d pyramids. The ancient Greeks were the first to study pi for its own mat
hematical sake.

\n

Pi appears most often in formulas involving circle
s or periodic motion\, and it infiltrates some fundamental physical consta
nts. These constants appear all over physics: masses of elementary partic
les\, the number of molecules in a volume of a gas\, the forces holding ma
tter together\, and so on.

\n

International Pi Day
p>\n

The first time a day was dedicated to pi was on March 14\, 1989 at
the Exploratorium\, a museum of science\, art and human perception in San
Francisco. The idea was the brainchild of Larry Shaw\, a physicist at the
center.

\n

Many North American and UK schools use International Pi D
ay to spark interest in math and science projects (e.g.\, learning how the
Greeks or Arabs did arithmetic\; studying famous scientists like Gauss\,
Newton or Archimedes who worked on pi\; or perhaps calculating the volumes
of real pies before eating them).

\n

In 2009\, the U.S. House of Rep
resentatives formally declared March 14 National Pi Day\, in House Resolut
ion number 224. The resolution urged schools and educators to teach child
ren about the importance of pi in human history and generally engage stude
nts in the study of mathematics.

Billed as the premier co
mic book and pop culture convention in the pacific northwest\, ECCC boasts
over 250 celebrities\, voice talent\, artists\, writers\, cosplayers\, no
velists\, and other guests. The agenda typically includes discussion panel
s\, a gaming room\, a costume contest\, an art show\, a charity auction\,
a dealer room and more.

\n

Tickets must be purchased online or at sel
ect comic book retail stores in Seattle. M

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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Film Releases
CONTACT:http://www.meettheboov.com/
DESCRIPTION:When Earth is taken over by the overly-confident Boov\, an alie
n race in search of a new place to call home\, all humans are promptly rel
ocated\, while all Boov get busy reorganizing the planet. But when one res
ourceful girl\, Tip\, (Rihanna\, who also contributes a song) manages to a
void capture\, she finds herself the accidental accomplice of a banished B
oov named Oh (Jim Parsons). The two fugitives realize there’s a lot more a
t stake than intergalactic relations as they embark on the road trip of a
lifetime. Based upon the novel “The True Meaning of Smekday” by Adam Rex.
\nFind out more at meettheboov.com.
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When Earth is
taken over by the overly-confident Boov\, an alien race in search of a ne
w place to call home\, all humans are promptly relocated\, while all Boov
get busy reorganizing the planet. But when one resourceful girl\, Tip\, (R
ihanna\, who also contributes a song) manages to avoid capture\, she finds
herself the accidental accomplice of a banished Boov named Oh (Jim Parson
s). The two fugitives realize there’s a lot more at stake than intergalact
ic relations as they embark on the road trip of a lifetime. Based upon the
novel “The True Meaning of Smekday” by Adam Rex.

Experience three days of sheer
terror in Charlotte\, NC at the fourth annual Mad Monster Party! The convention tak
es place Mar. 27-29 at the Sheraton Charlotte Hotel.

\n

For those not
familiar\, Mad Monster Party is a horror convention focused on vintage ho
rror films and memorabilia. The agenda typically includes special guests\,
discussion panels\, workshops\, cosplay\, art exhibits\, dealer rooms\, c
ostume contests\, live music and more.

\n

This year’s featured guests
for include\, among others:

\n

\n

Amanda Bearse (Fright Nigh
t\, Married with Children)

\n

Tobin Bell (Saw)

\n

Doug Bradley (Hellraiser\, Night Breed)

\n

Tim Cappello (The Lost Boys)

\n

Art Evans (Frig
ht Night\, Die Hard 2)

\n

Stephen Geoffreys (Frig
ht Night)

\n

Naomi Grossman (American Horror Story)
li>\n

Bill Johnson (Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2)

\n

Lynn
Lowry (The Crazies\, Cat People)

\n

John Kassir (Tales
from the Crypt)

\n

Alan Oppenheimer (Masters of the Unive
rse)

\n

William Ragsdale (Fright Night\, Justifie
d)

\n

Chris Sarandon (Fright Night\, The Nightmar
e Before Christmas)

\n

Jonathan Stark (Fright Night\,
House II)

\n

Dick Warlock (Halloween II)

\n<
li>Vernon Wells (The Road Warrior\, Weird Science\,
Commando)\n

and more!

\n

\n

Tickets at the door ran
ge from $30 (single day) to $60.00 (full weekend)\, with discounts availab
le for advance purchases. Children aged 12 and under are free when accompa
nied by a paying adult.

The Centennial High School Anime Club is proud t
o bring you the seventh annual CHS Otaku Fest\, a one day convention celebrating anime a
nd Japanese culture! The festival takes place Mar. 28 in Ellicott City\, M
D.

\n

This year’s festival includes:

\n

\n

Panels

\n

Anime Screenings

\n

Dealers

\n

Artist Alley

\n

Otakuq
uest (scavenger hunt)

\n

Video Game Room and Tournaments

\n

Manga Library

\n

Ramen-eating contest

\n

Masquerade and cosp
lay contest

\n

\n

Newly added this year/returning to the convent
ion:

\n

\n

Maid and Host Cafe

\n

Parent Daycare

\n

Photo Ops

\n

\n

Tickets are $15.00 at the door with discounts av
ailable for tickets purchased in advance.

Shoff Promotions periodically holds a comic book a
nd non-sports card show featuring 30 tables of dealers with a wide variety
of Gold\, Silver\, Bronze and Modern Age comic books and non-sports cards
from the 1880’s to the present. Plus Hobby supplies and Legos.

\n

Th
ere is also a separate sports card area for those that enjoy both hobbies.

The 33rd annual Philip K. Dick Award and Special Citati
on will be presented Fri.\, Apr. 3\, at Norwescon in Seattle\, WA. The awa
rd is bestowed annually to an author best representing the spirit of innov
ative science fiction in the paperback marketplace.

\n

The Philip K.
Dick Award is named after visionary science fiction author Philip K. Dick\
, who pioneered the concept of virtual reality. His postmodern stories con
front readers with a deceptively simple question: What is reality?

\n

Dick was inducted into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame in 2005.

\n

Since its inception\, the Philip K. Dick Award and Special Citati
on have been presented at Norwescon\, typically held in Seattle\, WA. The
award is sponsored by the Philadelphia Science Fiction Society and the Phi
lip K. Dick Trust\, and the ceremony by the Northwest Science Fiction Soci
ety.

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CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:National Tartan Day is an annual celebration of the vibrant and
influential role Americans of Scottish descent have played in the develop
ment of the United States. It is observed annually on April 6\, the date o
n which the Declaration of Arbroath was signed in 1320.\nThe National Capi
tal Tartan Day Committee maintains a registry of events being held through
out the region\, which typically include a festival in Old Town Alexandria
featuring parades of pipe bands\, Highland dancing and other Scottish-the
med events.\nFind out more at www.tartanday.org.
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Na
tional Tartan Day is an annual celebration of the vibrant and influential
role Americans of Scottish descent have played in the development of the U
nited States. It is observed annually on April 6\, the date on which the D
eclaration of Arbroath was signed in 1320.

\n

The National Capital Ta
rtan Day Committee maintains a registry of events being held throughout th
e region\, which typically include a festival in Old Town Alexandria featu
ring parades of pipe bands\, Highland dancing and other Scottish-themed ev
ents.

\n
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Film Releases
CONTACT:http://meet-ava.com/
DESCRIPTION:The British science fiction thriller Ex Machina opens in theate
rs Fri.\, Apr. 10. It is based on the comic book series of the same name.
\nA young coder at the world’s largest internet company\, wins a competiti
on to spend a week at a private retreat belonging to the reclusive CEO of
the company. On arrival he learns that he must participate in a bizarre ex
periment which involves interacting with the world’s first true artificial
intelligence\, which comes in the form of a beautiful female robot.\nFind
out more at meet-ava.com.
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The British science fiction thriller Ex Machina opens in thea
ters Fri.\, Apr. 10. It is based on the comic book series of the same name
.

\n

A young coder at the world’s largest internet company\, wins a c
ompetition to spend a week at a private retreat belonging to the reclusive
CEO of the company. On arrival he learns that he must participate in a bi
zarre experiment which involves interacting with the world’s first true ar
tificial intelligence\, which comes in the form of a beautiful female robo
t.

\n
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Film Releases
CONTACT:http://lostrivermovie.com/
DESCRIPTION:The fantasy-neo-noir film Lost River opens in theaters Fri.\, A
pr. 10. The film was written\, produced and\, directed by Ryan Gosling\, i
n his directorial debut.\nSet against the surreal dreamscape of a vanishin
g city\, Billy\, a single mother of two\, is swept into a macabre and dark
fantasy underworld while her teenage son discovers a secret road leading
to an underwater town. Both Billy and Bones must dive deep into the myster
y if their family is to survive.\nFind out more at lostrivermovie.com.
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The fantasy-neo-noir film Lost River opens in theaters
Fri.\, Apr. 10. The film was written\, produced and\, directed by Ryan Go
sling\, in his directorial debut.

\n

Set against the surreal dreamsca
pe of a vanishing city\, Billy\, a single mother of two\, is swept into a
macabre and dark fantasy underworld while her teenage son discovers a secr
et road leading to an underwater town. Both Billy and Bones must dive deep
into the mystery if their family is to survive.

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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Conventions &amp\; Shows
CONTACT:https://www.facebook.com/easternshorefancon
DESCRIPTION:The A.C.T.I.O.N. Anime Society’s preeminent celebration of anim
e\, comics\, video games\, cosplay\, art\, and more returns to Maryland’s
Eastern Shore Sat.\, Apr. 11!\nBuilding on the immense success of the prev
ious three year’s events\, ESFC returns with fresh content as well as the
popular events of years past.\nAttendees will have the opportunity to meet
guests\, artists and vendors from the worlds of comics\, anime and gaming
. Along with this\, attendees will have access to Anime screenings in a re
al theater all day long\, panels happening every hour\, a costume/cosplay
contest with prizes\, competition in video game tournaments and free play\
, CCG tournaments\, AMV contest and much more\, most of which will be free
after admission at a cost of just $10.00 ($8.00 if in costume).\nThe even
t takes place on the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Campus. Find out
more at easternshorefancon.com.
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Building on the immense success of the previous three year’s eve
nts\, ESFC returns with fresh content as well as the popular events of yea
rs past.

\n

Attendees will have the opportunity to meet guests\, arti
sts and vendors from the worlds of comics\, anime and gaming. Along with t
his\, attendees will have access to Anime screenings in a real theater all
day long\, panels happening every hour\, a costume/cosplay contest with p
rizes\, competition in video game tournaments and free play\, CCG tourname
nts\, AMV contest and much more\, most of which will be free after admissi
on at a cost of just $10.00 ($8.00 if in costume).

\n

Th
e event takes place on the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Campus. Fi
nd out more at easte
rnshorefancon.com.

The annual festival\, hos
ted by the Japan-America Society of Washington\, DC\, is the largest Japan
ese cultural festival in the United States\, featuring food\, arts and cul
ture\, merchandise\, and live traditional and J-Pop performances on four s
tages\, including martial arts demonstrations.

\n

The festival begins
Apr. 11 immediately after the Cherry Blossom Festival Parade. There is an
admissions charge of $10.00\, which helps to offset the Festival’s expens
es. Children 12 and under are free.

A man gains the power of invisibi
lity\, and becomes a vigilante to take revenge on those who have wronged h
im.

\n

\n
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CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:Yuri’s Night is an international celebration held on April 12 e
very year to commemorate space exploration milestones. The event is named
for the first human to launch into space\, Yuri Gagarin\, who flew the Vos
tok 1 spaceship on April 12\, 1961.\nIn 2001\, for the 40th anniversary of
Yuri’s epic flight\, the team of Trish Garner\, George Whitesides and Lor
etta Hidalgo began to sponsor a night of parties celebrating human space f
light. The idea was simple: establish a Web site where anyone could regist
er a Yuri’s Night party and let the rest of the world know when and where
they were celebrating.\nThe Web site also provides some basic information
on how to throw a party and where to find parties that are open to the pub
lic.\nYuri’s Night has grown from a few dozen parties a year to over two h
undred parties all around the world. Parties range in size from a few doze
n people to a few thousand and have been staged on every continent (includ
ing Antarctica) and the International Space Station and in Second Life.\nT
he largest parties are generally in San Francisco and Washington\, DC\, bu
t there are always some events in almost every major city. Some parties ar
e still on the 12th\, but some opt to celebrate on the closest Saturday.\n
Celebrations in the national capital area are usually posted at http://yur
isnightdc.com\, along with worldwide parties at http://yurisnight.net.\nSo
urce: Jason Cranfordteague\, “Celebrate 50 Years of Human Space Flight on
Yuri’s Night\,” Wired\, February 14\, 2011\, accessed September 5\, 2013\,
http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2011/02/celebrate-50-years-of-human-space-fl
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In 2001\, for the 40th anniversary of Y
uri’s epic flight\, the team of Trish Garner\, George Whitesides and Loret
ta Hidalgo began to sponsor a night of parties celebrating human space fli
ght. The idea was simple: establish a Web
site where anyone could register a Yuri’s Night party and let the rest
of the world know when and where they were celebrating.

\n

The Web s
ite also provides some basic information on how to throw a party and where
to find parties that are open to the public.

\n

Yuri’s Night has gro
wn from a few dozen parties a year to over two hundred parties all around
the world. Parties range in size from a few dozen people to a few thousand
and have been staged on every continent (including Antarctica) and the In
ternational Space Station and in Second Life.

\n

The largest parties
are generally in San Francisco and Washington\, DC\, but there are always
some events in almost every major city. Some parties are still on the 12th
\, but some opt to celebrate on the closest Saturday.

\n
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Conventions &amp\; Shows
CONTACT:http://1d4con.com
DESCRIPTION:The folks behind the 1d4cast podcast are holding their third an
nual 1d4Con Apr. 17-19 in Martinsburg\, WV.\n1d4Con is an opportunity to m
eet and enjoy the company of fellow game enthusiasts who live in and aroun
d Northwestern Virginia. The venue is located along I-81\, about 1.5 hours
from Washington DC and 2 hours from Harrisburg\, PA and Baltimore\, MD.\n
Staff will be running games throughout the weekend\, including board games
\, card games\, live action role play (LARP)\, living campaigns\, miniatur
e games\, role-playing games (RPGs) and more!\nFind out more at 1d4con.com
.\nTickets: http://1d4con.com.
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The folks behind the 1d4cast podcast are h
olding their third annual 1d4C
on Apr. 17-19 in Martinsburg\, WV.

\n

1d4Con is an opportunity to
meet and enjoy the company of fellow game enthusiasts who live in and aro
und Northwestern Virginia. The venue is located along I-81\, about 1.5 hou
rs from Washington DC and 2 hours from Harrisburg\, PA and Baltimore\, MD.

\n

Staff will be running games throughout the weekend\, including bo
ard games\, card games\, live action role play (LARP)\, living campaigns\,
miniature games\, role-playing games (RPGs) and more!

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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Film Releases
CONTACT:http://www.unfriendedmovie.com/
DESCRIPTION:The found footage supernatural horror film Unfriended opens in
theaters Fri.\, Apr. 17.\nLaura Barns committed suicide due to ridicule re
ceived over an embarrassing video of her passed out at a party. Six of her
classmates were especially horrible in their treatment of her\, as they w
ere unpopular and Laura was the most popular girl in school.\nOne year lat
er\, those same six classmates gather to talk with one another via Skype\,
but are ill-prepared when an uninvited seventh person logs onto Laura’s o
ld Skype chat and shows that they know quite a bit about the prior year’s
events. The unknown person threatens the group and states that if they log
out or stop talking\, someone will die.\nAs the chat progresses\, the tru
th about who posted the video begins to emerge and other secrets are revea
led that test their friendships.\nFind out more at unfriendedmovie.com.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150418
LOCATION:In Theaters
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Unfriended [Film]
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Laura Barns committed suicide due to ridicule re
ceived over an embarrassing video of her passed out at a party. Six of her
classmates were especially horrible in their treatment of her\, as they w
ere unpopular and Laura was the most popular girl in school.

\n

One y
ear later\, those same six classmates gather to talk with one another via
Skype\, but are ill-prepared when an uninvited seventh person logs onto La
ura’s old Skype chat and shows that they know quite a bit about the prior
year’s events. The unknown person threatens the group and states that if t
hey log out or stop talking\, someone will die.

\n

As the chat progre
sses\, the truth about who posted the video begins to emerge and other sec
rets are revealed that test their friendships.

\n
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Festivals
CONTACT:http://www.fellspointmainstreet.org/privateerfestival.htm
DESCRIPTION:Set a course for Baltimore the the eleventh annual Fell’s Point
Privateer Festival!\nThe weekend of Apr. 18-19th\, Fell’s Point Business
Association will host a a full scale land invasion celebrating the rich ma
ritime and privateer history of Baltimore’s Fell’s Point. Learn the differ
ence between a pirate and a privateer through a day full of living history
\, music\, dance\, kid’s activities\, arts\, crafts\, food and libations.
\nAdditional information is available online at fellspointmainstreet.org.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150418
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150420
GEO:+39.282223;-76.591383
LOCATION:Fell's Point Neighborhood @ 812 South Ann Street\, Baltimore\, MD
21231\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Fell’s Point Privateer Festival 11 (2015)
URL:http://www.nerdc.net/event/fells-point-privateer-festival-2015/
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The weekend of Apr. 18-19th\, Fell’s Point Business Assoc
iation will host a a full scale land invasion celebrating the rich maritim
e and privateer history of Baltimore’s Fell’s Point. Learn the difference
between a pirate and a privateer through a day full of living history\, mu
sic\, dance\, kid’s activities\, arts\, crafts\, food and libations.

Shoff Promotions periodically holds a comic book a
nd non-sports card show featuring 30 tables of dealers with a wide variety
of Gold\, Silver\, Bronze and Modern Age comic books and non-sports cards
from the 1880’s to the present. Plus Hobby supplies and Legos.

\n

Th
ere is also a separate sports card area for those that enjoy both hobbies.

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DTSTAMP:20171214T001717Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Conventions &amp\; Shows
CONTACT:http://www.robotfest.com/
DESCRIPTION:Calling all makers\, hackers\, hobbyists\, DIYers\, experimente
rs\, students\, artists and engineers\, both young and old. Come share you
r passion for technology and creativity at the fifteenth annual Robotfest!
The expo takes place Sat.\, Apr. 25.\nDo you have an unquenchable urge to
develop and create new\, previously unseen forms from lifeless electronic
s\, fabrics and mechanical parts? If so\,this expo is for you.\nRobot Fest
is an annual event for anyone interested in the creative use of technolog
y. It could be best described as a “Day of Playful Invention.” We encourag
e makers\, hackers\, hobbyists\, DIYers\, experimenters\, students\, artis
ts\, and engineers\, young and old to share their passion for technology a
nd creativity. They bring their creations and inventions for everyone to s
ee and are excited to explain how they work.\nIt features workshops and nu
merous hands-on activities that are a big hit with younger attendees. Ther
e will always be “Make and Take” activities offered. Our event is designed
to offer activities and things to see and do that appeal to both boys and
girls. One of the goals of our event is to spark an interest in Science\,
Technology\, Engineering\, and Math (STEM).\nRobotfest is sponsored each
year by the National Electronics Museum\, which is a technology marvel in
its own right.\nSuggested admission is $8.00 for adults\, $4.00 for middle
and high-school students. Elementary school children and younger are FREE
! (Bring your sunglasses and save $1.00 per person!)\nFind out more at rob
otfest.com.\nTickets: http://www.robotfest.com/.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150426
GEO:+39.195211;-76.683655
LOCATION:National Electronics Museum @ 1745 West Nursery Road\, Linthicum H
eights\, MD 21090\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Robotfest 15 (2015)
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Do y
ou have an unquenchable urge to develop and create new\, previously unseen
forms from lifeless electronics\, fabrics and mechanical parts? If so\,th
is expo is for you.

\n

Robot Fest is an annual event for
anyone interested in the creative use of technology. It could be best desc
ribed as a “Day of Playful Invention.” We encourage makers\, hackers\, hob
byists\, DIYers\, experimenters\, students\, artists\, and engineers\, you
ng and old to share their passion for technology and creativity. They brin
g their creations and inventions for everyone to see and are excited to ex
plain how they work.

\n

It features workshops and numerous hands-on a
ctivities that are a big hit with younger attendees. There will always be
“Make and Take” activities offered. Our event is designed to offer activit
ies and things to see and do that appeal to both boys and girls. One of th
e goals of our event is to spark an interest in Science\, Technology\, Eng
ineering\, and Math (STEM).

\n

Robotfest is sponsored ea
ch year by the National Electronics Museum\, which is a technology marvel
in its own right.

\n

Suggested admission is $8.00 for adults\, $4.00
for middle and high-school students. Elementary school children and younge
r are FREE! (Bring your sunglasses and save $1.00 per person!)

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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Film Releases
CONTACT:http://marvel.com/avengers
DESCRIPTION:The superhero film Avengers: Age of Ultron opens in theaters Fr
i.\, May 1. It is the sequel to 2012’s Marvel’s The Avengers and the eleve
nth installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).\nWith S.H.I.E.L.D.
destroyed and the Avengers needing a hiatus from stopping threats\, Tony
Stark jumpstarts a dormant peacekeeping program\, Ultron: a self-aware\, s
elf-teaching\, artificial intelligence.\nWhen Ultron decides that humans a
re the main enemy and sets out to eradicate them from Earth\, the Avengers
must reassemble to stop him.\nFind our more at marvel.com/avengers.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150502
LOCATION:In Theaters
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Avengers: Age of Ultron [Film]
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Th
e superhero film
Avengers: Age of Ultron opens in theaters Fri.\, May 1. It is the
sequel to 2012’s Marvel’s The Avengers and the eleventh installment in th
e Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

\n
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Avengers\,Captain America\,comics and comic books\,fi
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Film Releases
CONTACT:http://www.monstersthemovie.com/
DESCRIPTION:The science fiction monster film Monsters: Dark Continent opens
in theaters Fri.\, May 1.\nTen years on from the events of Monsters\, and
the ‘Infected Zones’ have now spread worldwide. In the Middle East a new
insurgency has begun. At the same time there has also been a proliferation
of Monsters in that region. The Army decide to draft in more numbers to h
elp deal with this insurgency.\nFind out more at monstersthemovie.com.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150502
LOCATION:In Select Theaters
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Monsters: Dark Continent [Film]
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Ten years on from t
he events of Monsters\, and the ‘Infected Zones’ have now spread worldwide
. In the Middle East a new insurgency has begun. At the same time there ha
s also been a proliferation of Monsters in that region. The Army decide to
draft in more numbers to help deal with this insurgency.

\n
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Observances
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:Free Comic Book Day is a single day – the first Saturday in May
each year – when participating comic book shops across North America and
around the world give away comic books absolutely FREE* to anyone who come
s into their stores.\nFree Comic Book Day originated as a promotional effo
rt by the North American comic book industry to bring new readers into ind
ependent comic book stores.\nFind a participating comic book store at www.
freecomicbookday.com.
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150503
LOCATION:Participating Comic Book Stores
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Free Comic Book
Day is a single day – the first Saturday in May each year – when parti
cipating comic book shops across North America and around the world give a
way comic books absolutely FREE* to anyone who comes into their stores.

\n

Free Comic Book Day originated as a promotional effort by the North
American comic book industry to bring new readers into independent comic b
ook stores.

\n
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Observances
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:“I find your lack of faith disturbing.”—Darth Vader (James Earl
Jones)\n \n \n\nMay 4 is Star Wars Day\, a fan observance celebrating Geo
rge Lucas’ epic space opera and its impact on popular culture. Observers t
ypically greet friends by saying\, “May the fourth be with you\,” a pun as
sociated with the franchise’s signature phrase\, “May the Force be with yo
u.”\nStar Wars tells the classic story of a hero’s fall from grace and red
emption through his progeny. It follows the plight of Anakin Skywalker\, a
n heroic young Jedi who is gradually lured into the service of an evil Sit
h Lord intent on taking over the Galactic Republic.\nEvery evil act Anakin
commits makes it harder for him to return to the light. With his spirit e
ventually broken\, Anakin pledges himself as the Sith Lord’s apprentice\,
Darth Vader\, and is dispatched to commit unforgivable acts of tyrrany\, o
ne of which leaves him disfigured and permanently confined to a mechanical
suit of armor just to stay alive.\nYears later\, Vader discovers he has a
son\, Luke Skywalker\, who has become the symbol of hope in the Rebel All
iance’s struggle against the Galactic Empire. The fallen Jedi turned Sith
Lord then faces a choice: destroy his son – the symbol of hope for everyth
ing Vader has forsaken – or convince him to embrace the dark side\, condem
ning him to suffer the same fate.\nWith elements of myth\, philosophy\, re
ligion\, and political history\, George Lucas’ film saga has become deeply
embedded in popular culture. References to the film are casually made wit
h the assumption that others will understand the reference. Phrases like “
evil empire” and “May the Force be with you” have become part of the popul
ar lexicon. And sounds\, visuals\, and even the music from the films have
become part of the tapestry of American society.\nMany celebrate Star Wars
Day by performing Star Wars-themed activities\; some serious and some les
s so — such as holding movie marathons\, making Star Wars-themed pastries
or wearing Star Wars-themed apparel. The most common observance is to gree
t others by saying\, “May the fourth be with you.”\nMay 4 is not the only
date for honoring the Star Wars saga. The Los Angeles City Council declare
d May 25\, 2007\, as Star Wars Day\, in honor of the 1977 release date of
the original film. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg also proclaimed O
ctober 13\, 2005\, as Star Wars Day in the City of New York. But conventio
nal wisdom among fans is that May 4 is the one true Star Wars Day.\nFind o
ut more at http://maythe4th.starwars.com.\nSource(s):\n\nAlexandra Petri\,
“May the Fourth be with you on Star Wars Day 2013!” Washington Post\, May
4\, 2013\, accessed September 6\, 2013\, http://www.washingtonpost.com/bl
ogs/compost/wp/2013/05/04/may-the-fourth-be-with-you-on-star-wars-day-2013
.\nAlysia Gray Painter\, “May the Fourth Be With You\,” The Scene\, NBC\,
KNBC\, Los Angeles\, May 4\, 2009\, accessed September 6\, 2013\, http://w
ww.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/archive/Forced-or-Not-Theres-a-Star-Wars-Da
y.html.\nQuentin Hardy\, “The Force Is Strong In This One\,” Forbes\, Apri
l 30\, 2009\, accessed September 6\, 2013\, http://www.forbes.com/2009/04/
30/star-wars-sansweet-technology-personal-tech-star-wars.html.\nWhitney Ma
theson\, “Happy Star Wars Day!” USA Today\, May 4\, 2010\, accessed Septem
ber 6\, 2013\, http://content.usatoday.com/communities/popcandy/post/2010/
05/happy-star-wars-day/1#.UioYftKG18E.\nCouncil File Number: 07-1368\, May
1\, 2007\, City of Los Angeles – Council File Number:07-1368.
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May 4 is Star Wars Day\, a fan observance celebrating George L
ucas’ epic space opera and its impact on popular culture. Observers typica
lly greet friends by saying\, “May the fourth be with you\,” a pun associa
ted with the franchise’s signature phrase\, “May the Force be with you.”
p>\n

Star Wars tells the classic story of a hero’s fall from grace and r
edemption through his progeny. It follows the plight of Anakin Skywalker\,
an heroic young Jedi who is gradually lured into the service of an evil S
ith Lord intent on taking over the Galactic Republic.

\n

Every evil a
ct Anakin commits makes it harder for him to return to the light. With his
spirit eventually broken\, Anakin pledges himself as the Sith Lord’s appr
entice\, Darth Vader\, and is dispatched to commit unforgivable acts of ty
rrany\, one of which leaves him disfigured and permanently confined to a m
echanical suit of armor just to stay alive.

\n

Years later\, Vader di
scovers he has a son\, Luke Skywalker\, who has become the symbol of hope
in the Rebel Alliance’s struggle against the Galactic Empire. The fallen J
edi turned Sith Lord then faces a choice: destroy his son – the symbol of
hope for everything Vader has forsaken – or convince him to embrace the da
rk side\, condemning him to suffer the same fate.

\n

With elements of
myth\, philosophy\, religion\, and political history\, George Lucas’ film
saga has become deeply embedded in popular culture. References to the fil
m are casually made with the assumption that others will understand the re
ference. Phrases like “evil empire” and “May the Force be with you” have b
ecome part of the popular lexicon. And sounds\, visuals\, and even the mus
ic from the films have become part of the tapestry of American society.

\n

Many celebrate Star Wars Day by performing Star Wars-the
med activities\; some serious and some less so — such as holding movie mar
athons\, making Star Wars-themed pastries or wearing Star Wars-themed appa
rel. The most common observance is to greet others by saying\, “May the fo
urth be with you.”

\n

May 4 is not the only date for honoring the Sta
r Wars saga. The Los Angeles City Council declared May 25\, 2007\, as Star
Wars Day\, in honor of the 1977 release date of the original film. New Yo
rk City Mayor Michael Bloomberg also proclaimed October 13\, 2005\, as Sta
r Wars Day in the City of New York. But conventional wisdom among fans is
that May 4 is the one true Star Wars Day.

Philadelphia PA—Join tens of thousands of fans celebra
ting the best in pop culture at the Philadelphia Comic Con Wizard World C
onvention! The convention takes place May 7-10 at the Philadelphia Convent
ion Center.

For those not familiar\, V
A Comicon is primarily focused on modern and vintage comics and comic-rela
ted products. Based in Richmond\, VA\, each one-day show features a lectur
e hall\, cosplay arena\, DOZENS of comic book artists\, a dealer hall full
of modern and vintage comic books and MUCH more!

X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:comics and comic books\,conventions\,VA Comicon
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Festivals
CONTACT:http://www.varf.org
DESCRIPTION:Spotsylvania\, VA—Let the merriment begin! The Virginia Renaiss
ance Faire opens its thirteenth season Sat.\, May 9. The festival runs wee
kends through June 7 at Lake Anna Winery in Spotsylvania\, VA.\nThe annual
festival sponsored by Out of the Woodwork Productions celebrates the imag
ined world of 16th century England. The agenda typically includes a variet
y of educational activities\, live entertainment\, merchants selling a han
d-made wares\, and more. WEEKENDS ONLY!\nJoin Her Majesty\, Queen Elizabet
h as she visits the village of Staffordshire\, where the town is busily re
building after a terrible fire. Minstrels wander the streets and actors se
ek to win the townspeople’s approval and permission to build a theatre. De
light as musicians\, dancers and jugglers seek to win Her Majesty’s favor.
\nThrill as knights on horseback thunder toward each other\, lances drawn.
Learn the art of jousting\, from Her Majesty’s knights\, from putting on
armor to training exercises to actual combat.\nSee how archery played a ce
ntral part in Renaissance life\, from food to sport to military defense. T
he Archers of Staffordshire will demonstrate these skills and you even can
have a lesson on the long bow under the expert tutelage of our finest arc
hers.\nGaze upon Her Majesty’s greyhounds as they demonstrate their huntin
g prowess upon the tilt yard. Fill your ears and and raise your glasses to
the music and song in the village pub. The adventure continues to delight
your imagination with costumed characters\, dancers\, musicians\, and so
much more!\nPatrons are welcomed to wear costumes suitable for a family-fr
iendly atmosphere to get into the spirit of the event!\nFind out more at v
arf.org.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150509
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150510
GEO:+38.112263;-77.766369
LOCATION:Lake Anna Winery @ 5621 Courthouse Road\, Spotsylvania\, VA 22551\
, USA
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The annual festival sponsored by Out of the Woodwor
k Productions celebrates the imagined world of 16th century England. The a
genda typically includes a variety of educational activities\, live entert
ainment\, merchants selling a hand-made wares\, and more. WEEKENDS ONLY!
p>\n

Join Her Majesty\, Queen Elizabeth as she visits the vi
llage of Staffordshire\, where the town is busily rebuilding after a terri
ble fire. Minstrels wander the streets and actors seek to win the townspeo
ple’s approval and permission to build a theatre. Delight as musicians\, d
ancers and jugglers seek to win Her Majesty’s favor.

\n

Thrill as kni
ghts on horseback thunder toward each other\, lances drawn. Learn the art
of jousting\, from Her Majesty’s knights\, from putting on armor to traini
ng exercises to actual combat.

\n

See how archery played a central pa
rt in Renaissance life\, from food to sport to military defense. The Arche
rs of Staffordshire will demonstrate these skills and you even can have a
lesson on the long bow under the expert tutelage of our finest archers.

\n

Gaze upon Her Majesty’s greyhounds as they demonstrate their hunting
prowess upon the tilt yard. Fill your ears and and raise your glasses to
the music and song in the village pub. The adventure continues to delight
your imagination with costumed characters\, dancers\, musicians\, and so m
uch more!

\n

Patrons are welcomed to wear costumes suita
ble for a family-friendly atmosphere to get into the spirit of the event!<
/p>\n

\n
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Film Releases
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:The post-apocalyptic action film Mad Max: Fury Road opens in th
eaters Fri.\, May 15. It is the fourth film in the Mad Max franchise.\nHau
nted by his turbulent past\, Mad Max believes the best way to survive is t
o wander alone. Nevertheless\, he becomes swept up with a group fleeing ac
ross the Wasteland in a War Rig driven by an elite Imperator\, Furiosa. Th
ey are escaping a Citadel tyrannized by the Immortan Joe\, from whom somet
hing irreplaceable has been taken.\nEnraged\, the Warlord marshals all his
gangs and pursues the rebels ruthlessly in the high-octane Road War that
follows.\nFind out more at madmaxmovie.com.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150516
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Mad Max: Fury Road [Film]
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The post-apocalyptic action fil
m Mad Max: Fury
Road opens in theaters Fri.\, May 15. It is the fourth film in th
e Mad Max franchise.

\n

Haunted by his turbulent past\, Mad Max belie
ves the best way to survive is to wander alone. Nevertheless\, he becomes
swept up with a group fleeing across the Wasteland in a War Rig driven by
an elite Imperator\, Furiosa. They are escaping a Citadel tyrannized by th
e Immortan Joe\, from whom something irreplaceable has been taken.

\n

Enraged\, the Warlord marshals all his gangs and pursues the rebels ruthl
essly in the high-octane Road War that follows.

\n

Find out more at <
a href='http://www.madmaxmovie.com/'>madmaxmovie.com.

\n
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Lectures &amp\; Seminars
CONTACT:http://www.indianajonestheexhibition.com/
DESCRIPTION:Farragut North—Grab your fedora and get ready for an archaeolog
ical adventure you’ll never forget!\nIndiana Jones™ and the Adventure of A
rchaeology: The Exhibition opens at the National Geographic Museum Sat.\,
May 16. It’s billed as “a redefined\, modern exhibition experience with a
combination of Hollywood magic\, history and science.”\nVisitors will use
an interactive handheld device with an audio greeting from Harrison Ford a
nd comprehensive educational content\, photos and videos\, which will guid
e them on the “Indy Trail” and through various archaeological zones. The e
xhibit features a vast\, exclusive collection of original Indy props\, mod
els\, concept art and costumes as well as a wealth of historical and cultu
ral context and objects.\nIndiana Jones and the Adventure of Archaeology e
lucidates myths associated with famous\, fictional relics like the Ark of
the Covenant and the Holy Grail and explores mythical places such as Akato
r and Mayapore. The exhibition also sheds light on how archaeologists work
on real projects and make scientific breakthroughs such as deciphering an
cient scripts\, finding lost cities and discovering treasure in unexpected
places.\nThe adventure runs from May 14\, 2015 to Jan. 3\, 2016.\nFind ou
t more at indianajonestheexhibition.com.\nTickets: http://www.indianajones
theexhibition.com/.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150517
GEO:+38.905122;-77.03798
LOCATION:National Geographic Museum @ 1145 17th Street Northwest\, Washingt
on\, DC 20036\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Indiana Jones and the Adventure of Archaeology: The Exhibition
URL:http://www.nerdc.net/event/indiana-jones-and-the-adventure-of-archaeolo
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Farragut North—Grab y
our fedora and get ready for an archaeological adventure you’ll never forg
et!

Visitors will use an inter
active handheld device with an audio greeting from Harrison Ford and compr
ehensive educational content\, photos and videos\, which will guide them o
n the “Indy Trail” and through various archaeological zones. The exhibit f
eatures a vast\, exclusive collection of original Indy props\, models\, co
ncept art and costumes as well as a wealth of historical and cultural cont
ext and objects.

\n

Indiana Jones and the Adventure of Archaeology el
ucidates myths associated with famous\, fictional relics like the Ark of t
he Covenant and the Holy Grail and explores mythical places such as Akator
and Mayapore. The exhibition also sheds light on how archaeologists work
on real projects and make scientific breakthroughs such as deciphering anc
ient scripts\, finding lost cities and discovering treasure in unexpected
places.

Vienna\, VA—Shoff Promotions periodically holds a
comic book and non-sports card show featuring 30 tables of dealers with a
wide variety of Gold\, Silver\, Bronze and Modern Age comic books and non-
sports cards from the 1880’s to the present. Plus Hobby supplies and Legos
.

\n

There is also a separate sports card area for those that enjoy b
oth hobbies.

Balticon is a fan-run li
terary convention focused on readers\, writing and small press publishing.
The agenda typically includes discussion panels\, workshops\, a short fil
m festival\, an art show\, a masquerade\, dealer rooms and more.

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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Film Releases
CONTACT:http://www.foxmovies.com/movies/poltergeist
DESCRIPTION:The supernatural horror thriller Poltergeist opens in theaters
Fri.\, May 22. It is a reboot and remake of the 1982 film of the same name
.\nA family’s suburban home is haunted by evil forces. When the terrifying
apparitions escalate their attacks and hold the youngest daughter captive
\, the family must come together to rescue her before she disappears forev
er.\nFind out more at poltergeist-movie.com.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150523
LOCATION:In Theaters
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Poltergeist [Film]
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A fam
ily’s suburban home is haunted by evil forces. When the terrifying apparit
ions escalate their attacks and hold the youngest daughter captive\, the f
amily must come together to rescue her before she disappears forever.

\n
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Film Releases
CONTACT:http://movies.disney.com/tomorrowland/
DESCRIPTION:The science fiction mystery adventure film Tomorrowland opens i
n theaters Fri.\, May 22.\nA teen bursting with scientific curiosity and a
former boy-genius inventor embark on a mission to unearth the secrets of
a place somewhere in time and space that exists in their collective memory
.\nFind out more at movies.disney.com/tomorrowland.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150523
LOCATION:In Theaters
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Tomorrowland [Film]
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\n
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Observances
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:Geek Pride Day is a reason (or excuse) for people of all ages a
nd backgrounds to gather and share what they love about being a geek and/o
r nerd.\nHappy hours\, role-playing parties and other celebrations abound
on May 25 to celebrate the diverse imaginative interests and societal cont
ributions of geeks and nerds everywhere.\nThe fan observance known as Geek
Pride Day has been celebrated in one form or another since 2000\, when Bo
ston radio host Tim McEachern organized a festival celebrating computer ge
ek activities and interests.(1)\nCelebrated in 2006 throughout Spain and o
n the Internet\, it eventually caught the attention of the mainstream medi
a.(2-4) In 2009\, Science Channel celebrated with a day of programming.(5)
\nMay 25 coincides with three hallmark celebrations among science fiction
and epic fantasy enthusiasts:\n\nThe anniversary of the first Star Wars fi
lm\, released May 25\, 1977.\nTowel Day\, a fan observance celebrating the
life and works of the late science fiction author and humorist Douglas Ad
ams (1952-2001).\nThe Glorious 25th of May\, a fan observance for devotees
of Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series of epic fantasy novels.\n\nOpin
ions vary about the cultural meaning and significance of the terms “geek”
and “nerd\,” but most agree the terms describe individuals who are highly
knowledgeable and passionate\, even to the point of obsession\, about an o
bscure or unconventional topic.(6)\n\n“Being a nerd\, or being a geek…is n
ot about\nwhat you love\, it’s about how you love it.”\n—Wil Wheaton(7)\n
\nRegardless of whether you call your self a geek or nerd\, Geek Pride Day
is a reason (or excuse) for people of all ages and backgrounds to gather
and celebrate what they love about being a geek and/or nerd.\nSource(s):\n
\nLiane Gouthro\, “We’re geeks and we’re proud\,” CNN.com\, April 4\, 2000
\, accessed April 24\, 2013\, archives.cnn.com/2000/TECH/computing/04/04/p
roud.geeks/idg/index.html.\nPablo Romero\, “Some ‘geeks’ proud\,” Elmundo\
, May 26\, 2006\, accessed May 26\, 2006\, http://www.elmundo.es/navegante
/2006/05/25/esociedad/1148589040.html.\nDavid Ramos\, “May 25: Geek Pride
Day\,” 20minutes\, May 25\, 2006\, accessed April 24\, 2013\, http://www.2
0minutos.es/noticia/122796/0/dia/orgullo/friki.\nJavier Salas\, “Pacman an
d sleeves take to the streets: The revenge of the geeks\,” Telecinco News\
, May 26\, 2006\, accessed April 24\, 2013\, http://www.informativos.telec
inco.es/concentracion/orgullo_friki/comecocos/dn_25946.\nNar Williams\, “G
eek Pride Day! Join Me On Science Channel!” narwilliams.com\, May 24\, 200
9\, accessed April 24\, 2013\, http://narwilliams.com/blog/2009/05/24/geek
-pride-day-join-me-on-science-channel.\nDavid Brooks\, “The Alpha Geeks\,”
New York Times\, May 23\, 2008\, accessed April 24\, 2013\, http://www.ny
times.com/2008/05/23/opinion/23brooks.html.\nWil Wheaton\, in response to
a question from Jennifer Black-Moir\, Calgary Comic Expo\, April 27\, 2013
\, accessed May 14\, 2013\, http://wilwheaton.net/2013/04/being-a-nerd-is-
not-about-what-you-love-its-about-how-you-love-it.\nNerDC.net\, “NerDC.net
petitions White House for National Geek Pride Day\,” Press Release\, Apri
l 25\, 2013\, accessed April 25\, 2013\, http://www.nerdc.net/nerdc-net-pe
titions-white-house-for-national-geek-pride-day.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150525
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p class='wp-caption-text'>Geek Pride Day is a reason (or excuse) for peopl
e of all ages and backgrounds to gather and share what they love about bei
ng a geek and/or nerd.

\n

Happy hours\, role-playing parties an
d other celebrations abound on May 25 to celebrate the diverse imaginative
interests and societal contributions of geeks and nerds everywhere.

\n

The fan observance known as Geek Pride Day has been celebrated in one f
orm or another since 2000\, when Boston radio host Tim McEachern organized
a festival celebrating computer geek activities and interests.(1)

\n

Celebrated in 2006 throughout Spain and on the Internet\, it e
ventually caught the attention of the mainstream media.(2-4) In
2009\, Science Channel celebrated with a day of programming.(5)

\n

May 25 coincides with three hallmark celebrations among science
fiction and epic fantasy enthusiasts:

\n

\n

The anniversary of th
e first Star Wars film\, released May 25\, 1977.

\n

Towel Day\, a fan obse
rvance celebrating the life and works of the late science fiction author a
nd humorist Douglas Adams (1952-2001).

Opinions vary about th
e cultural meaning and significance of the terms “geek” and “nerd\,” but m
ost agree the terms describe individuals who are highly knowledgeable and
passionate\, even to the point of obsession\, about an obscure or unconven
tional topic.(6)

\n

\n

“Being a nerd\, or being a geek…is not about\nwhat you love\, i
t’s about how you love it.”\n—Wil Wheaton(7)

\n\n

Regardless of whether you call your self a geek or nerd\, Geek
Pride Day is a reason (or excuse) for people of all ages and backgrounds t
o gather and celebrate what they love about being a geek and/or nerd.

Javier Salas\, “Pacman an
d sleeves take to the streets: The revenge of the geeks\,” Telecinco N
ews\, May 26\, 2006\, accessed April 24\, 2013\, http://www.informati
vos.telecinco.es/concentracion/orgullo_friki/comecocos/dn_25946.

\n
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CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:The Glorious Twenty-Fifth of May (sometimes also referred to as
Wear the Lilac Day) is a fan observance celebrating the life and work of
English writer Sir Terry Pratchett\, who is best known for his comic fanta
sy book series Discworld.\nPratchett’s books frequently parody\, or take i
nspiration from\, J. R. R. Tolkien\, Robert E. Howard\, H. P. Lovecraft an
d William Shakespeare\, as well as mythology\, folklore and fairy tales\,
often using them for satirical parallels with current cultural\, political
and scientific issues.\nIn the series’ 29th book\, Night Watch\, certain
members of the Ankh-Morpork City Watch\, and a few others around the city\
, wore a sprig of lilac on the 25th of May. It was the day they remembered
those who fought and fell for hardboiled eggs\, truth\, justice and reaso
nably priced love. It was a rememberance of those who died – and\, in Reg
Shoe’s case\, rose and kept fighting – in the Glorious Revolution of Treac
le Mine Road.\nFans across the world commemorate the Glorious Twenty-Fifth
of May by wearing lilac and supporting research into Alzheimer’s disease.
Pratchett was diagnosed with the disease in 2007.
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The Glorious Twenty-Fifth of May (someti
mes also referred to as Wear the Lilac Day) is a fan observance celebratin
g the life and work of English writer Sir Terry Pratchett\, who is best kn
own for his comic fantasy book series Discworld.

\n

Pratchet
t’s books frequently parody\, or take inspiration from\, J. R. R. Tolkien\
, Robert E. Howard\, H. P. Lovecraft and William Shakespeare\, as well as
mythology\, folklore and fairy tales\, often using them for satirical para
llels with current cultural\, political and scientific issues.

\n

In
the series’ 29th book\, Night Watch\, certain members of the Ankh
-Morpork City Watch\, and a few others around the city\, wore a sprig of l
ilac on the 25th of May. It was the day they remembered those who fought a
nd fell for hardboiled eggs\, truth\, justice and reasonably priced love.
It was a rememberance of those who died – and\, in Reg Shoe’s case\, rose
and kept fighting – in the Glorious Revolution of Treacle Mine Road.

\n

Fans across the world commemorate the Glorious Twenty-Fifth of May by w
earing lilac and supporting research into Alzheimer’s disease. Pratchett w
as diagnosed with the disease in 2007.

\n
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Observances
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:Towel Day is a fan observance celebrating the life and works of
the late author Douglas Adams (1952-2001). It is observed every May 25\,
two weeks after the anniversary of the author’s death (May 11\, 2001).\nOn
May 25\, fans around the universe proudly carry a towel to honor the auth
or and his preeminent work\, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. But why
a towel?\nThe Hitchhiker’s Guide states that a towel is the most importan
t item a hitchhiker can have. It describes the towel as a multipurpose too
l which can be converted into such things as a sail for a makeshift raft\,
a gas mask\, a blindfold and a weapon for hand-to-hand combat.\nIt goes o
n to state that “to know where one’s towel is” means to be in control of o
ne’s own life.\nFans registered the website towelday.org to promote the da
y\, reminding people to bring their towels. Towel Day was an immediate suc
cess among fans and many people sent in pictures of themselves with their
towels.\nFind out more at www.towelday.org.
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T
owel Day is a fan observance celebrating the life and works of the late au
thor Douglas Adams (1952-2001). It is observed every May 25\, two weeks af
ter the anniversary of the author’s death (May 11\, 2001).

\n

On May
25\, fans around the universe proudly carry a towel to honor the author an
d his preeminent work\, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. But
why a towel?

\n

The Hitchhiker’s Guide states that a towel is the mo
st important item a hitchhiker can have. It describes the towel as a multi
purpose tool which can be converted into such things as a sail for a makes
hift raft\, a gas mask\, a blindfold and a weapon for hand-to-hand combat.

\n

It goes on to state that “to know where one’s towel is” means to
be in control of one’s own life.

\n

Fans registered the website towel
day.org to promote the day\, reminding people to bring their towels. Towel
Day was an immediate success among fans and many people sent in pictures
of themselves with their towels.

\n
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Live Performances
CONTACT:http://www.woollymammoth.net/zombie-the-american-2/
DESCRIPTION:Metro Center—Zombie: The American makes its world premiere May
25 at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company. The play imagines a dystopic America
: a third-world country\, fallen from power and prominence and at the merc
y of nations it formerly failed or screwed over.\nThe year is 2063 and Tho
m Valentine\, the first openly gay President of the United States\, faces
a host of problems: an imminent civil war\, the threat of an African invas
ion\, an adulterous First Gentleman\, and zombies in the basement of the W
hite House! With his power\, his marriage\, and the nation’s well-being at
stake\, he must decide what he cares most about saving…and at what cost.
\nFrom the recesses of Robert O’Hara’s warped imagination comes a classica
lly-inspired sci-fi thriller about a young Commander-in-Chief searching fo
r the strength to hold our union together.\nThe play ultimately provokes s
erious questions about when America will claim the sins of its past—let it
s zombies out of the basement\, so to speak.\nFind out more at woollymammo
th.net.\n \nTickets: http://www.woollymammoth.net/zombie-the-american-2/.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150525
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150526
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EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20150615T000000
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USA
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Metro Center—
Zombie: The American makes it
s world premiere May 25 at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company. The play imagin
es a dystopic America: a third-world country\, fallen from power and promi
nence and at the mercy of nations it formerly failed or screwed over.

\n

The year is 2063 and Thom Valentine\, the first openly ga
y President of the United States\, faces a host of problems: an imminent c
ivil war\, the threat of an African invasion\, an adulterous First Gentlem
an\, and zombies in the basement of the White House! With his power\, his
marriage\, and the nation’s well-being at stake\, he must decide what he c
ares most about saving…and at what cost.

\n

From the recesses of Robe
rt O’Hara’s warped imagination comes a classically-inspired sci-fi thrille
r about a young Commander-in-Chief searching for the strength to hold our
union together.

\n

The play ultimately provokes serious questions abo
ut when America will claim the sins of its past—let its zombies out of the
basement\, so to speak.

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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Film Releases
CONTACT:http://www.insidiouschapter3.com/
DESCRIPTION:The supernatural horror film Incidious Chapter 3 opens in theat
ers Fri.\, Jun. 5. It is a prequel to the first two films and the third in
stallment in the Insidious film series.\nThis chilling prequel\, set befor
e the haunting of the Lambert family\, reveals how gifted psychic Elise Ra
inier (Lin Shaye) reluctantly agrees to use her ability to contact the dea
d in order to help a teenage girl (Stefanie Scott) who has been targeted b
y a dangerous supernatural entity.\nFind out more at insidiouschapter3.com
.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150606
LOCATION:In Theaters
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Insidious Chapter 3 [Film]
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The supernatural hor
ror film I
ncidious Chapter 3 opens in theaters Fri.\, Jun. 5. It is a prequ
el to the first two films and the third installment in the Insidious film
series.

\n

This chilling prequel\, set before the haunting of the Lam
bert family\, reveals how gifted psychic Elise Rainier (Lin Shaye) relucta
ntly agrees to use her ability to contact the dead in order to help a teen
age girl (Stefanie Scott) who has been targeted by a dangerous supernatura
l entity.

The Nebula Awards are bestowed annually to honor outstandin
g work in science fiction and fantasy writing.

\n

The 50th annu
al Nebula Awa
rds will be presented Sat.\, Jun. 6\, at the Science Fiction and Fanta
sy Writers of America’s Nebula Awards Weekend in Chicago\, IL. The a
wards are bestowed annually to honor outstanding work in science fiction a
nd fantasy writing.

\n

The ongoing categories\, for which Nebulas are
presented every year\, are:

Somerset\, NJ—Anime fans rejoice! AnimeNEXT will be kicking off
its fourteenth year Friday\, June 12 in Somerset\, NJ!

\n

AnimeNEXT
is the largest independently organized anime convention in the New York/Ne
w Jersey metropolitan area.

\n

The convention features Japanese creat
ors of anime and manga\, voice actors from anime series\, Japanese musical
acts\, artists\, vendors and exhibits\, panels\, workshops\, and gaming.
The events all focus on aspects of anime\, manga\, and Japanese culture.
p>\n

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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Film Releases
CONTACT:http://www.jurassicworldmovie.com/
DESCRIPTION:The science fiction adventure film Jurassic World opens in thea
ters Fri.\, Jun. 12. It is the fourth installment in the Jurassic Park fil
m series.\nTwenty-two years after the events of Jurassic Park (1993)\, Isl
a Nublar now features a fully functioning dinosaur theme park\, Jurassic W
orld\, as originally envisioned by John Hammond. After 10 years of operati
on and visitor rates declining\, in order to fulfill a corporate mandate\,
a new attraction is created to re-spark visitor’s interest\, which backfi
res horribly.\nFind out more at jurassicworld.com.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150612
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150613
LOCATION:In Theaters
SEQUENCE:0
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The science fiction adventure film
Jurassic
World opens in theaters Fri.\, Jun. 12. It is the fourth install
ment in the Jurassic Park film series.

\n

Twenty-two years after the
events of Jurassic Park (1993)\, Isla Nublar now features a fully function
ing dinosaur theme park\, Jurassic World\, as originally envisioned by Joh
n Hammond. After 10 years of operation and visitor rates declining\, in or
der to fulfill a corporate mandate\, a new attraction is created to re-spa
rk visitor’s interest\, which backfires horribly.

We provide an atmo
sphere and entertainment inspired by Faerie folklore and literature\, and\
, of course\, by the Faeries themselves. Yes\, we believe in Faeries. Mary
land Faeries promote the stewardship of nature\, outdoor education\, and s
ponsor faerie artists\, merchants and entertainment.

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CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:The comedy horror film Burying the Ex opens in theaters Fri.\,
Jun. 19.\nA guy’s regrets over moving in with his girlfriend are compounde
d when she dies and comes back as a zombie.\nFind out more at facebook.com
/BuryingTheEx.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150619
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\n
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Conventions &amp\; Shows
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:Union Station—The inaugrual Capital Con DC comes to the Washing
ton Court Hotel June 19-21.\nCapital Con DC is primarily a science fiction
/fantasy literature and art convention. We welcome all fans across all gen
res to come help grow science fiction and fantasy in the United States. We
formed back in late 2012 with just an idea and the idea has expanded to a
full fledging convention. We are excited to bring a premier con by the fa
ns for the fans.\nFind out more at capitalcon.org.\nTickets: http://capita
lcon.org/.
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LOCATION:Washington Court Hotel @ 525 New Jersey Avenue Northwest\, Washing
ton\, DC 20001\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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Capital Con DC is primarily a science fiction/fantasy liter
ature and art convention. We welcome all fans across all genres to come he
lp grow science fiction and fantasy in the United States. We formed back i
n late 2012 with just an idea and the idea has expanded to a full fledging
convention. We are excited to bring a premier con by the fans for the fan
s.

While temporarily residing in an old family estate\, the Thomas fami
ly encounters the disturbing spirits of nine dead children\, only to be co
mpounded by something far more sinister and far more deadly.

\n
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Conventions &amp\; Shows
CONTACT:http://www.heroesonline.com/heroescon/
DESCRIPTION:Charlotte\, NC—Comic book fans rejoice! HeroesCon will be kicki
ng off its thirty-third year June 19 in Charlotte\, NC!\nHeroesCon focuses
primarily on comic books\, almost to the exclusion of TV\, movies\, and v
ideo games seen at most other major so-called comic book conventions. Alon
g with panels\, seminars\, and workshops with comic book professionals\, H
eroesCon features hours of other programming on all aspects of comic books
and pop culture.\nFind out more at www.heroesonline.com/heroescon.\nTicke
ts: http://www.heroesonline.com/heroescon/.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150622
GEO:+35.222351;-80.845683
LOCATION:Charlotte Convention Center @ 501 South College Street\, Charlotte
\, NC 28202\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:HeroesCon 33 (2015)
URL:http://www.nerdc.net/event/heroescon-2015/
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Charlotte\, NC—Comic book fans rej
oice! Her
oesCon will be kicking off its thirty-third year June 19 in Charlotte\
, NC!

\n

HeroesCon focuses primarily on comic books\, almost to the e
xclusion of TV\, movies\, and video games seen at most other major so-call
ed comic book conventions. Along with panels\, seminars\, and workshops wi
th comic book professionals\, HeroesCon features hours of other programmin
g on all aspects of comic books and pop culture.

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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Observances
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:Free Role-Playing Game Day (or Free RPG Day) is a single day –
the third Saturday in June each year – when participating hobby game retai
lers across North America and around the world give away new material for
a variety of RPGs FREE* to anyone who comes into their stores.\nFree RPG d
ay started as a promotional effort by the North American role-playing game
industry to bring new players into hobby game stores.\nFind a participati
ng game store at www.freerpgday.com.\n*Check with your local game store fo
r their participation and rules.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150621
LOCATION:Participating Game Stores
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Film Releases
CONTACT:http://www.batkidbegins.com/
DESCRIPTION:On one day\, in one city\, the world comes together to grant on
e 5-year-old cancer patient his wish.\nThe documentary “Batkid Begins” loo
ks at the “why” of this flash phenomenon. Why did the intense outpouring o
f spontaneous support for a child reverberate around the world and become
one of the biggest “good news stories” ever?\nThe film explores what happe
ns when an event goes unintentionally viral\, and reveals surprising truth
s about what happens when a nerve is touched in our digital society. Will
Make-A-Wish fulfill its mission to help Miles reclaim his childhood after
battling disease for more than half his short life?\nIn the end\, the film
leaves audiences to decide\; did Miles need the world for inspiration? Or
did the world need Miles?\nFind our more at batkidbegins.com.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150627
LOCATION:In Theaters
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Batkid Begins [Film]
URL:http://www.nerdc.net/event/batkid-begins-film/
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On one day
\, in one city\, the world comes together to grant one 5-year-old cancer p
atient his wish.

\n

The documentary “Batkid Begins” looks at the “why
” of this flash phenomenon. Why did the intense outpouring of spontaneous
support for a child reverberate around the world and become one of the big
gest “good news stories” ever?

\n

The film explores what happens when
an event goes unintentionally viral\, and reveals surprising truths about
what happens when a nerve is touched in our digital society. Will Make-A-
Wish fulfill its mission to help Miles reclaim his childhood after battlin
g disease for more than half his short life?

\n

In the end\, the film
leaves audiences to decide\; did Miles need the world for inspiration? Or
did the world need Miles?

TMG Gaming E
xpo is one of the only all-encompassing gaming events in the nation. I
t’s a chance for game experts and celebrities to share their knowledge wit
h other gamers\, including those interested in console games\, handheld ga
mes\, PC games\, arcade games\, board games\, card games\, live-action rol
e play\, and more!

Celebrate the 70th Annivers
ary of the first launch from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility on Virginia’s
Eastern Shore! The Open House celebration takes place Sat.\, Jun. 27 from
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. And it’s FREE!!!

\n

Festivities will include:

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Wallops Runway 5K Run/Walk

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NASA and Mission Partner
Exhibits

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Static Display Aircraft

\n

Scientific Balloon S
tatic Display (Note:

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Wallops’ scientific balloons are as large a
s a football stadium!)

\n

Robotics Demonstration

\n

Entertai
nment

\n

Food Vendors

\n

Mission Area Tours

\n

Childr
en’s Activities

\n

Tours of Wallops Island launch facilities

\n

T-34 Aerial Demonstration

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…and more!

\n

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Operate
d by the Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt\, MD\, Wallops is primar
ily as a rocket launch site to support science and exploration missions fo
r NASA and other Federal agencies.

McLean\, VA—Shoff Promotions periodically holds a
comic book and non-sports card show featuring 30 tables of dealers with a
wide variety of Gold\, Silver\, Bronze and Modern Age comic books and non-
sports cards from the 1880’s to the present. Plus Hobby supplies and Legos
.

\n

There is also a separate sports card area for those that enjoy b
oth hobbies.

\n
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and Trading Card Show
X-COST:$3.00
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Conventions &amp\; Shows
CONTACT:http://www.dexposure.com/
DESCRIPTION:Morristown\, NJ—DexCon is a gaming convention\, held annually i
n July in New Jersey\, run by Double Exposure\, Inc. It has a reputation f
or attracting leading game industry talent to participate\, and hosts seve
ral national and world gaming championships.\n\nOver 30 U.S. National Cham
pionships\nOver 40 LARPs\nOver 50 NAGA and RPGA Network Modules\nScores of
RPGs in every conceivable genre\nThe world’s largest role playing track d
evoted to independent publishers\,containing over 100 story games\nThe Are
na\, the world’s only 50’x20′ wargaming battlefield (plus dozens of other
wargaming scenarios)\nHundreds of board and card games\, from simple famil
y games to complex euro games\nVideo gaming on a giant LCD screen\n\nFind
out more at dexposure.com.\nTickets: http://www.dexposure.com/.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150706
GEO:+40.799723;-74.480943
LOCATION:Hyatt Morristown at Headquarters Plaza @ 3 Speedwell Avenue\, Morr
istown\, NJ 07960\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:DexCon 18 (2015)
URL:http://www.nerdc.net/event/dexcon-2015/
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Morristown\, NJ—DexCon is a gaming convention\, held annually in J
uly in New Jersey\, run by Double Exposure\, Inc. It has a reputation for
attracting leading game industry talent to participate\, and hosts several
national and world gaming championships.

\n

\n

Over 30 U.S. Nati
onal Championships

\n

Over 40 LARPs

\n

Over 50 NAGA and RPGA
Network Modules

\n

Scores of RPGs in every conceivable genre

\n

The world’s largest role playing track devoted to independent publis
hers\,containing over 100 story games

\n

The Arena\, the world’s on
ly 50’x20′ wargaming battlefield (plus dozens of other wargaming scenarios
)

\n

Hundreds of board and card games\, from simple family games to
complex euro games

X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:conventions\,DexCon\,games and gaming
X-TICKETS-URL:http://www.dexposure.com/
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DTSTAMP:20171214T001717Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Film Releases
CONTACT:http://www.terminatormovie.com/
DESCRIPTION:The science fiction action film Terminator Genisys opens in the
aters Wed.\, Jul. 1. It is the fifth theatrical film in the Terminator ser
ies\, and will also act as a reboot of the series.\nThe year is 2029. John
Connor\, leader of the resistance continues the war against the machines.
At the L.A. offensive\, John’s fears of the unknown future begin to emerg
e when he learns that SkyNet will attack him from both fronts: past and fu
ture.\nFind out more at terminatormovie.com.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150702
LOCATION:In Theaters
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Terminator Genisys [Film]
URL:http://www.nerdc.net/event/terminator-genisys-film/
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The science fiction action film Terminator Genisys o
pens in theaters Wed.\, Jul. 1. It is the fifth theatrical film in the Ter
minator series\, and will also act as a reboot of the series.

\n

The
year is 2029. John Connor\, leader of the resistance continues the war aga
inst the machines. At the L.A. offensive\, John’s fears of the unknown fut
ure begin to emerge when he learns that SkyNet will attack him from both f
ronts: past and future.

\n
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Film Releases
CONTACT:https://www.facebook.com/AntboyTheMovie
DESCRIPTION:The Danish young adult superhero film Antboy: Revenge of the Re
d Fury opens in select theaters Fri.\, Jul. 3.\nHis triumph over The Flea\
, has made Antboy hugely popular. But he is now up against a more formidab
le foe in the shape of the new boy in school\, a smooth charmer who is ful
ly intent on luring Ida away from Pelle. Pelle also finds himself being ha
unted\; a brand new supervillain has announced her arrival.\nFind out more
at facebook.com/AntboyTheMovie.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150703
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150704
LOCATION:Limited Release
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Antboy: Revenge of the Red Fury [Film]
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His triumph over The Fl
ea\, has made Antboy hugely popular. But he is now up against a more formi
dable foe in the shape of the new boy in school\, a smooth charmer who is
fully intent on luring Ida away from Pelle. Pelle also finds himself being
haunted\; a brand new supervillain has announced her arrival.

\n
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Film Releases
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:The techno-horror film I-Lived opens in theaters Fri.\, Jul. 3.
\nA guy whose life is going nowhere decides to review a self help app call
ed i-Lived. He’s signs on and his life turns around. But when he signs out
… and loses everything. He signs on again\, but this time the app is askin
g him to do things that are out of his moral comfort zone\, but essential
to becoming the success the app tells him he can be.\nFind out more at xlr
atormedia.com/film/i-lived.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150703
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150704
LOCATION:In Theaters
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:I-Lived [Film]
URL:http://www.nerdc.net/event/i-lived-film/
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A guy whose life is going nowhere dec
ides to review a self help app called i-Lived. He’s signs on and his life
turns around. But when he signs out… and loses everything. He signs on aga
in\, but this time the app is asking him to do things that are out of his
moral comfort zone\, but essential to becoming the success the app tells h
im he can be.

In 2020 a super-computer named Kronos
commits genocide against humanity. In 2080\, Andrew wanders a dystopian E
arth controlled by machines. He meets a girl named Calia and they travel t
o a sanctuary named Aurora.

X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:conventions\,San Diego Comic-Con
X-TICKETS-URL:http://www.comic-con.org/cci
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Film Releases
CONTACT:http://www.minionsmovie.com/
DESCRIPTION:The computer-animated comedy film Minions opens in theaters Fri
.\, Jul. 10. It is a prequel/spin-off to Despicable Me (2010) and Despicab
le Me 2 (2013).\nStarting as single-celled yellow organisms\, “Minions” ev
olve through the ages\, perpetually serving the most despicable of masters
. Continuously unsuccessful at keeping these masters–from T. rex to Napole
on–the Minions find themselves without someone to serve and fall into a de
ep depression. But one Minion named Kevin has a plan.\nKevin–alongside tee
nage rebel Stuart and lovable little Bob–ventures out into the world to fi
nd a new evil boss for his brethren to follow. The trio embarks upon a thr
illing journey that ultimately leads them to their next potential master\,
Scarlet Overkill\, the world’s first-ever female super-villain.\nThey tra
vel from frigid Antarctica to 1960s New York City\, ending in mod London\,
where they must face their biggest challenge to date: saving all of Minio
nkind… from annihilation.\nFind our more at minionsmovie.com.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150710
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150711
LOCATION:In Theaters
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Minions [Film]
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The computer-animated comedy film Minions opens in theaters Fri.\, Jul. 10. I
t is a prequel/spin-off to Despicable Me (2010) and Despicable Me 2 (2013)
.

\n

Starting as single-celled yellow organisms\, “Minions” evolve th
rough the ages\, perpetually serving the most despicable of masters. Conti
nuously unsuccessful at keeping these masters–from T. rex to Napoleon–the
Minions find themselves without someone to serve and fall into a deep depr
ession. But one Minion named Kevin has a plan.

\n

Kevin–alongside tee
nage rebel Stuart and lovable little Bob–ventures out into the world to fi
nd a new evil boss for his brethren to follow. The trio embarks upon a thr
illing journey that ultimately leads them to their next potential master\,
Scarlet Overkill\, the world’s first-ever female super-villain.

\n

T
hey travel from frigid Antarctica to 1960s New York City\, ending in mod L
ondon\, where they must face their biggest challenge to date: saving all o
f Minionkind… from annihilation.

\n
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Observances
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:Nikola Tesla (1856-1943)\nHappy hours\, parties and other celeb
rations abound on July 10 to remember Nikola Tesla\, the Serbian-American
engineer\, physicist and futurist known for his miraculous inventions that
make modern-day life possible.\nWorld Tesla Day (sometimes also referred
to as Tesla Day) is annually observed on Tesla’s birthday\, July 10. He is
best known for his contributions to the design of the modern alternating
current (AC) electrical supply system and creating the original basic desi
gn of the radio. Many of the new technologies in the world today are based
on Nikola Tesla’s ideas (e.g.\, electricity\, generators\, motors\, radio
s\, televisions\, satellites\, cellphones\, computers\, etc.).\nDuring his
lifetime\, Tesla invented fluorescent lighting\, the Tesla induction moto
r\, the Tesla coil\, and developed the alternating current (AC) electrical
supply system that included a motor and transformer\, and 3-phase electri
city. He is also credited with inventing modern radio. (The Tesla coil\, i
nvented in 1891\, is still used in radio and television sets and other ele
ctronic equipment.)\nNikola Tesla was Thomas Edison’s rival at the end of
the 19th century. In fact\, he was more famous than Edison throughout the
1890’s. His invention of polyphase electric power earned him worldwide fam
e and fortune. At his zenith he was an intimate of poets and scientists\,
industrialists and financiers.\nIn the last few decades of his life\, Tesl
a ended up living in diminished circumstances as a recluse in Room 3327 of
the New Yorker Hotel\, occasionally making unusual statements to the pres
s. Because of his pronouncements and the nature of his work over the years
\, Tesla gained a reputation in popular culture as the archetypal “mad sci
entist”. He died destitute\, having lost both his fortune and scientific r
eputation.\nA popular\, growing fixation among science fiction\, comic boo
k\, and speculative history storytellers is to portray Tesla as a member o
f some secret society with other luminaries of science. The impact of the
technologies invented by Nikola Tesla are a recurring theme in the steampu
nk genre of alternate technology science-fiction. His work and reputed inv
entions are also at the center of many conspiracy theories and have been u
sed to support various pseudosciences\, UFO theories and New Age occultism
.\nFind out more at www.tesla-museum.org.
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Nikola Tesla (1856-1943)

\n

Happy hour
s\, parties and other celebrations abound on July 10 to remember Nikola Te
sla\, the Serbian-American engineer\, physicist and futurist known for his
miraculous inventions that make modern-day life possible.

\n

World Tesla Day (sometimes
also referred to as Tesla Day) is annually observed on Tesla’s birthday\,
July 10. He is best known for his contributions to the design of the moder
n alternating current (AC) electrical supply system and creating the origi
nal basic design of the radio. Many of the new technologies in the world t
oday are based on Nikola Tesla’s ideas (e.g.\, electricity\, generators\,
motors\, radios\, televisions\, satellites\, cellphones\, computers\, etc.
).

\n

During his lifetime\, Tesla invented fluorescent lighting\, the
Tesla induction motor\, the Tesla coil\, and developed the alternating cu
rrent (AC) electrical supply system that included a motor and transformer\
, and 3-phase electricity. He is also credited with inventing modern radio
. (The Tesla coil\, invented in 1891\, is still used in radio and televisi
on sets and other electronic equipment.)

\n

Nikola Tesla was Thomas E
dison’s rival at the end of the 19th century. In fact\, he was more famous
than Edison throughout the 1890’s. His invention of polyphase electric po
wer earned him worldwide fame and fortune. At his zenith he was an intimat
e of poets and scientists\, industrialists and financiers.

\n

In the
last few decades of his life\, Tesla ended up living in diminished circums
tances as a recluse in Room 3327 of the New Yorker Hotel\, occasionally ma
king unusual statements to the press. Because of his pronouncements and th
e nature of his work over the years\, Tesla gained a reputation in popular
culture as the archetypal “mad scientist”. He died destitute\, having los
t both his fortune and scientific reputation.

\n

A popular\, growing
fixation among science fiction\, comic book\, and speculative history stor
ytellers is to portray Tesla as a member of some secret society with other
luminaries of science. The impact of the technologies invented by Nikola
Tesla are a recurring theme in the steampunk genre of alternate technology
science-fiction. His work and reputed inventions are also at the center o
f many conspiracy theories and have been used to support various pseudosci
ences\, UFO theories and New Age occultism.

\n
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DTSTAMP:20171214T001717Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Film Releases
CONTACT:http://selflessmovie.tumblr.com/
DESCRIPTION:The science fiction thriller Self/Less opens in theaters Fri.\,
Jul. 10.\nAn extremely wealthy man\, dying from cancer\, undergoes a radi
cal medical procedure that transfers his consciousness into the body of a
healthy young man. But all is not as it seems when he starts to uncover th
e mystery of the body’s origin and the organization that will kill to prot
ect its cause.\nFind out more at selflessmovie.tumblr.com.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150710
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150711
LOCATION:In Theaters
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Self/Less [Film]
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An extremely wealthy man\, dying from
cancer\, undergoes a radical medical procedure that transfers his conscio
usness into the body of a healthy young man. But all is not as it seems wh
en he starts to uncover the mystery of the body’s origin and the organizat
ion that will kill to protect its cause.

The superhero film Ant-Man opens in theaters Fri.\
, Jul. 17. It is the twelfth installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
(MCU).

\n

Armed with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but i
ncrease in strength\, master thief Scott Lang must embrace his inner hero
and help his mentor\, Dr. Hank Pym\, protect the secret behind his spectac
ular Ant-Man suit from a new generation of towering threats.

X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:anime and Japanese culture\,conventions\,Hoshicon
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Live Performances
CONTACT:http://bitgen.magfest.org/
DESCRIPTION:Baltimore\, MD—Baltimore’s “biggest and best” video game music
extravaganza returns Fri.\, Jul. 17! Metal out with more than 500 nerds wh
ile playing a huge selection of classic and current video games and old-sc
hool arcade machines – all on freeplay!\nCome hear the best video game ins
pired bands while playing a wide selection of console and arcade classics.
In addition to music and games we also have video game inspired artists s
howcasing their wide array of artwork.\nThis year we’re integrating BitGen
with Artscape\, which means it’ll be July 17-19\, and it’ll be FREE!!!\nF
ind out more at bitgen.magfest.org.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150717
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150720
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LOCATION:University of Baltimore @ University of Baltimore\, 1420 North Cha
rles Street\, Baltimore\, MD 21201\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:MAGFest presents BitGen Gamer Fest 10 (2015)
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Ba
ltimore\, MD—Baltimore’s “biggest and best” video game music extravaganza
returns Fri.\, Jul. 17! Metal out with more than 500 nerds while playing a
huge selection of classic and current video games and old-school arcade m
achines – all on freeplay!

\n

Come hear the best video ga
me inspired bands while playing a wide selection of console and arcade cla
ssics. In addition to music and games we also have video game inspired art
ists showcasing their wide array of artwork.

\n

This year we’re integ
rating BitGen with Artscape\, which means it’ll be July 17-19\, and it’ll
be FREE!!!

\n
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Film Releases
CONTACT:http://www.mrholmesfilm.com/
DESCRIPTION:The British mystery crime drama Mr. Holmes opens in theaters Fr
i.\, Jul. 17. It is based on the 2005 novel A Slight Trick of the Mind wri
tten by Mitch Cullin.\nIn 1947\, an aging Sherlock Holmes returns from a j
ourney to Japan\, where\, in search of a rare plant with powerful restorat
ive qualities\, he has witnessed the devastation of nuclear warfare. Now\,
in his remote seaside farmhouse\, Holmes faces the end of his days tendin
g to his bees\, with only the company of his housekeeper and her young son
\, Roger.\nGrappling with the diminishing powers of his mind\, Holmes come
s to rely upon the boy as he revisits the circumstances of the unsolved ca
se that forced him into retirement\, and searches for answers to the myste
ries of life and love – before it’s too late.\nFind our more at mrholmesfi
lm.com.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150717
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150718
LOCATION:In Theaters
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Mr. Holmes [Film]
URL:http://www.nerdc.net/event/mr-holmes-film/
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The British mystery crime drama Mr. Holmes opens in theaters Fri.\, Jul. 17. I
t is based on the 2005 novel A Slight Trick of the Mind written b
y Mitch Cullin.

\n

In 1947\, an aging Sherlock Holmes returns from a
journey to Japan\, where\, in search of a rare plant with powerful restora
tive qualities\, he has witnessed the devastation of nuclear warfare. Now\
, in his remote seaside farmhouse\, Holmes faces the end of his days tendi
ng to his bees\, with only the company of his housekeeper and her young so
n\, Roger.

\n

Grappling with the diminishing powers of his mind\, Hol
mes comes to rely upon the boy as he revisits the circumstances of the uns
olved case that forced him into retirement\, and searches for answers to t
he mysteries of life and love – before it’s too late.

\n
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Special Events
CONTACT:http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/was/ticketing/groups_events.jsp
?group=starwars
DESCRIPTION:Nationals Park—On Sun.\, Jul. 19\, the Washington Nationals wil
l host the franchise’s first-ever Star Wars Day\, presented by ThinkGeek\,
when they face the Galactic Empire to the west\, also known as the Los An
geles Dodgers.\nWHAT TO EXPECT\n\nCostumed Star Wars characters will be mi
ngling along Half Street\, in Center Field Plaza\, and at other locations
inside and outside the ballpark.\nThe Miller Lite Scoreboard Walk will fea
ture a DJ spinning the latest tracks heard at the Mos Eisley Cantina.\nThe
ballpark music\, video features\, graphics\, and sound effects will all b
e Star Wars-themed.\nThe concourse areas will be bustling with photo stati
ons\, themed face painters\, roving characters\, and more.\nThe concession
s stands will feature special food and drink options true to the Star Wars
universe.\nThe first 25\,000 fans to enter Nationals Park will receive an
R2-D2 can cooler\, courtesy of ThinkGeek!\n\nCOSPLAY\nFans are invited to
come dressed as their favorite character.\n\nProps resembling firearms or
weapons of any sort\, fictional or not\, will not be allowed into the bal
lpark. (Yes\, this includes Lightsabers.)\nAdults are not allowed to wear
masks that cover their face\, though young Padawans under the age of 10 ca
n wear masks when accompanied by an adult over 21 years old only.\n\nWill
Bryce Harper put his Lightsaber training to good use? Could the Emperor lu
re Teddy to the Dark Side prior to the Presidents Race?\nFind out more at
washington.nationals.mlb.com.\nTickets: http://washington.nationals.mlb.co
m/was/ticketing/groups_events.jsp?group=starwars.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150719
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150720
GEO:+38.873436;-77.007411
LOCATION:Nationals Park @ 1500 South Capitol Street Southeast\, Washington\
, DC 20003\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Star Wars Day at Nationals Park
URL:http://www.nerdc.net/event/star-wars-day-at-nationals-park/
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Nationals Park—On Sun.\, Jul. 19\, the Washi
ngton Nationals will host the franchise’s first-ever Star Wars Day\, presented by ThinkGeek\, when they face
the Galactic Empire to the west\, also known as the Los Angeles Dodgers.
p>\n

WHAT TO EXPECT

\n

\n

Costumed Star Wars c
haracters will be mingling along Half Street\, in Center Field Plaza\, and
at other locations inside and outside the ballpark.

\n

The Miller
Lite Scoreboard Walk will feature a DJ spinning the latest tracks heard at
the Mos Eisley Cantina.

\n

The ballpark music\, video features\, g
raphics\, and sound effects will all be Star Wars-themed.

X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:anime and Japanese culture\,conventions\,Otakon
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UID:ai1ec-14935@www.nerdc.net
DTSTAMP:20171214T001717Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Film Releases
CONTACT:http://www.pixels-movie.com/
DESCRIPTION:The science fiction comedy Pixels opens in theaters Fri.\, Jul.
24. It is based on Patrick Jean’s 2010 Internet short film of the same na
me.\nWhen aliens misinterpret video-feeds of classic arcade games as a dec
laration of war against them\, they attack the Earth\, using the games as
models for their various assaults. President Will Cooper has to call on hi
s childhood best friend\, ’80s video game champion Sam Brenner\, now a hom
e theater installer\, to lead a team of old-school arcaders to defeat the
aliens and save the planet.\nFind our more at pixels-movie.com.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150725
LOCATION:In Theaters
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Pixels [Film]
URL:http://www.nerdc.net/event/pixels-film/
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n

The science fiction comedy Pixels opens in theaters
Fri.\, Jul. 24. It is based on Patrick Jean’s 2010 Internet short film of
the same name.

\n

When aliens misinterpret video-feeds of classic arc
ade games as a declaration of war against them\, they attack the Earth\, u
sing the games as models for their various assaults. President Will Cooper
has to call on his childhood best friend\, ’80s video game champion Sam B
renner\, now a home theater installer\, to lead a team of old-school arcad
ers to defeat the aliens and save the planet.

X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:conventions\,Creation\,Supernatural TV
X-TICKETS-URL:http://www.creationent.com/cal/supernatural_dc.htm
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UID:ai1ec-14980@www.nerdc.net
DTSTAMP:20171214T001718Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Film Releases
CONTACT:http://thechosenmovie.co/
DESCRIPTION:The horror-thriller The Chosen opens in select theaters and wil
l be released On Demand Fri.\, Jul. 24.\nWhen a child-stealing demon attac
hes itself to a little girl\, her family is thrust into a battle against t
ime in order to save the girl and send the demon back to hell.\nFind out m
ore at thechosenmovie.co.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150725
LOCATION:Limited Release
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:The Chosen [Film]
URL:http://www.nerdc.net/event/the-chosen-film/
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n

The horror-thriller The Chosen opens
in select theaters and will be released On Demand Fri.\, Jul. 24.

\n

When a child-stealing demon attaches itself to a little girl\, her family
is thrust into a battle against time in order to save the girl and send t
he demon back to hell.

\n
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DTSTAMP:20171214T001718Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Film Releases
CONTACT:http://thevaticantapesmovie.com/
DESCRIPTION:The supernatural horror film The Vatican Tapes opens in theater
s Fri.\, Jul. 24.\nAngela Holmes is an ordinary 27-year-old until she begi
ns to have a devastating effect on anyone close\, causing serious injury a
nd death. Holmes is examined and possession is suspected\, but when the Va
tican is called upon to exorcise the demon\, the possession proves to be a
n ancient satanic force more powerful than ever imagined. It’s all up to F
ather Lozano to wage war for more than just Angela’s soul\, but for the wo
rld as we know it.\nFind our more at thevaticantapesmovie.com.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150725
LOCATION:In Theaters
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:The Vatican Tapes [Film]
URL:http://www.nerdc.net/event/the-vatican-tapes-film-2/
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n

Angela Holmes is an ordinary
27-year-old until she begins to have a devastating effect on anyone close
\, causing serious injury and death. Holmes is examined and possession is
suspected\, but when the Vatican is called upon to exorcise the demon\, th
e possession proves to be an ancient satanic force more powerful than ever
imagined. It’s all up to Father Lozano to wage war for more than just Ang
ela’s soul\, but for the world as we know it.

Shoff Promotions periodically holds a comic book a
nd non-sports card show featuring 30 tables of dealers with a wide variety
of Gold\, Silver\, Bronze and Modern Age comic books and non-sports cards
from the 1880’s to the present. Plus Hobby supplies and Legos.

\n

Th
ere is also a separate sports card area for those that enjoy both hobbies.

X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:conventions\,games and gaming
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DTSTAMP:20171214T001718Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Live Performances
CONTACT:http://www.stillpointetheatre.com/
DESCRIPTION:Baltimore\, MD—Bat Boy: The Musical makes its world premier Thu
.\, Jul. 30. The musical comedy/horror show follows the story of a half bo
y/half bat creature who is discovered in a cave near Hope Falls\, West Vir
ginia.\nFor lack of a better solution\, the local sheriff brings Bat Boy t
o the home of the town veterinarian\, Dr. Parker\, where he is eventually
accepted as a member of the family and taught to act like a “normal” boy b
y the veterinarian’s wife\, Meredith\, and teenage daughter\, Shelley.\nBa
t Boy is happy with his new life\, but when he naively tries to fit in wit
h the narrow-minded people of Hope Falls\, they turn on him\, prodded by t
he machinations of Dr. Parker\, who secretly despises Bat Boy.\nShelley an
d Bat Boy\, who have fallen in love\, run away together from the ignorant
townfolk and have a blissful coupling in the woods\, but their happiness i
s shattered when Meredith arrives and reveals a secret. Soon the entire to
wn arrives and hears the shocking story of Bat Boy’s unholy origin.\nFind
out more at stillpointetheatre.com.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150730
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150731
LOCATION:TBA
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RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20150801T000000
RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20150806T000000
RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20150807T000000
RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20150813T000000
RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20150814T000000
RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20150815T000000
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Stillpointe Theatre presents Bat Boy: The Musical
URL:http://www.nerdc.net/event/stillpointe-theater-presents-bat-boy-the-mus
ical/
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n

Baltimore\, MD—Bat Boy: The Musical m
akes its world premier Thu.\, Jul. 30. The musical comedy/horror show foll
ows the story of a half boy/half bat creature who is discovered in a cave
near Hope Falls\, West Virginia.

\n

For lack of a better
solution\, the local sheriff brings Bat Boy to the home of the town veteri
narian\, Dr. Parker\, where he is eventually accepted as a member of the f
amily and taught to act like a “normal” boy by the veterinarian’s wife\, M
eredith\, and teenage daughter\, Shelley.

\n

Bat Boy is happy with hi
s new life\, but when he naively tries to fit in with the narrow-minded pe
ople of Hope Falls\, they turn on him\, prodded by the machinations of Dr.
Parker\, who secretly despises Bat Boy.

\n

Shelley and Bat Boy\, who
have fallen in love\, run away together from the ignorant townfolk and ha
ve a blissful coupling in the woods\, but their happiness is shattered whe
n Meredith arrives and reveals a secret. Soon the entire town arrives and
hears the shocking story of Bat Boy’s unholy origin.

\n
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DTSTAMP:20171214T001718Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Film Releases
CONTACT:http://thelegodocumentary.com/
DESCRIPTION:The feature-length documentary Beyond the Brick: A LEGO Brickum
entary opens in theaters Fri.\, Jul. 31. The film explores the creativity
and community surrounding LEGO bricks.\nLEGO® bricks are not just for kids
. Adult Fans of LEGO (AFOLs) around the globe are unashamedly declaring th
eir love of the brick\, LEGO artists are creating stunning and surprising
creations\, and Master Builders are building human scale and larger struct
ures. LEGO bricks are being used educationally\, therapeutically\, and hav
e provided a universal system for human creativity and our innate desire “
to build.”\nBeyond the Brick playfully delves into the extraordinary impac
t of the LEGO brick\, its massive global fan base\, and the innovative use
s for it that has sprung up around the world.\nFind out more at thelegodoc
umentary.com.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150731
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150801
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Beyond the Brick: A LEGO Brickumentary [Film]
URL:http://www.nerdc.net/event/beyond-the-brick-a-lego-brickumentary-film/
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n

LEGO® bricks are not just for kids. Adult Fans of LEGO (AFOLs) around the
globe are unashamedly declaring their love of the brick\, LEGO artists are
creating stunning and surprising creations\, and Master Builders are buil
ding human scale and larger structures. LEGO bricks are being used educati
onally\, therapeutically\, and have provided a universal system for human
creativity and our innate desire “to build.”

\n

Beyond the Brick<
/em> playfully delves into the extraordinary impact of the LEGO brick\, it
s massive global fan base\, and the innovative uses for it that has sprung
up around the world.

\n
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DTSTAMP:20171214T001718Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Film Releases
CONTACT:http://www.vacafilms.com/en/welcome-to-harmony/
DESCRIPTION:The horror film Extinction (previously titled ‘Welcome to Harmo
ny’) opens in select theaters Fri.\, Jul. 31.\nNine years after a virus tu
rns people into zombies\, a small group of survivors seek refuge in a snow
-covered town\, believing the virus and all of its monstrous creations had
died out. But they only discover the infected had adapted to the envirome
nt change\, for the worse.\nFind out more at vacafilms.com/en/welcome-to-h
armony.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150731
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150801
LOCATION:Limited Release
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Extinction [Film]
URL:http://www.nerdc.net/event/extinction-film/
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n

Nine years after a
virus turns people into zombies\, a small group of survivors seek refuge i
n a snow-covered town\, believing the virus and all of its monstrous creat
ions had died out. But they only discover the infected had adapted to the
enviroment change\, for the worse.

\n
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:film releases\,horror\,zombies
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UID:ai1ec-14581@www.nerdc.net
DTSTAMP:20171214T001718Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Conventions &amp\; Shows
CONTACT:http://www.monstermania.net/
DESCRIPTION:Philadelphia\, PA—Experience three days of sheer terror in the
Philadelphia suburbs with Monster-Mania 31. The convention takes place Jul
. 31-Aug. 2 in Cherry Hill\, NJ.\nFor those not familiar\, Monster-Mania i
s a periodic traveling convention focused on horror films and memorabilia.
It is typically held three times a year: twice in the Philadelphia metrop
olitan area and once in Hunt Valley\, MD\, just north of Baltimore.\nTicke
ts at the door range from $20 (Sunday only) to $55.00 (full weekend)\, wit
h discounts available for pre-registering. Children aged 10 and under are
free when accompanied by a paying adult.\nFind out more at monstermania.ne
t.\nTickets: http://www.monstermania.net/.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150731
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150803
GEO:+39.926347;-75.051667
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza Philadelphia-Cherry Hill @ 2349 Marlton Pike West\, C
herry Hill\, NJ 08002\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Monster-Mania 31 (2015)
URL:http://www.nerdc.net/event/monster-mania-31-2015/
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n

Philadelphia\, PA—Experience three days of s
heer terror in the Philadelphia suburbs with Monster-Mania 31. The convention takes place
Jul. 31-Aug. 2 in Cherry Hill\, NJ.

\n

For those not familiar\, Mons
ter-Mania is a periodic traveling convention focused on horror films and m
emorabilia. It is typically held three times a year: twice in the Philadel
phia metropolitan area and once in Hunt Valley\, MD\, just north of Baltim
ore.

\n

Tickets at the door range from $20 (Sunday only) to $55.00 (f
ull weekend)\, with discounts available for pre-registering. Children aged
10 and under are free when accompanied by a paying adult.

X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:conventions\,Richmond Comic Con\,Wizard World
X-TICKETS-URL:http://www.wizardworld.com/home-richmond.html
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DTSTAMP:20171214T001718Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Film Releases
CONTACT:http://www.seventhdwarfmovie.com/
DESCRIPTION:The animated adventure-comedy The Seventh Dwarf opens in theate
rs Fri.\, Jul. 31. It is based upon the fairy tale Sleeping Beauty and cha
racters from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.\nTo find Rose’s true love Ja
ck to save her with a kiss\, Bobo and the other six dwarfs must go on a tr
eacherous journey\, face a fiery dragon and outwit the jealous\, scheming
and evil witch\, Dellamorta.\nFind out more at seventhdwarfmovie.com.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150731
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150801
LOCATION:Limited Release
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:The Seventh Dwarf [Film]
URL:http://www.nerdc.net/event/the-seventh-dwarf-film/
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The animat
ed adventure-comedy The Seventh Dwarf opens in theaters Fri.\, Jul. 31. It is based
upon the fairy tale Sleeping Beauty and characters from Snow White and the
Seven Dwarfs.

\n

To find Rose’s true love Jack to save her with a ki
ss\, Bobo and the other six dwarfs must go on a treacherous journey\, face
a fiery dragon and outwit the jealous\, scheming and evil witch\, Dellamo
rta.

\n
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:animation\,fairy tales\,film releases
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-14999@www.nerdc.net
DTSTAMP:20171214T001718Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Conventions &amp\; Shows
CONTACT:http://www.brickfair.com/
DESCRIPTION:Experience creativity and community surrounding LEGO bricks at
the 2015 BrickFair in Chantilly\, VA.\nJoin us at the Dulles Expo Center i
n Chantilly\, VA.\nLEGO models\, displays and winding trains sprawled out
over 100\,000 square feet.\nBrickFair brings together adult fans of LEGO f
rom across the USA (and Canada\, and a few other countries) to show off th
eir projects\, great and small\, and to share their passion for LEGO – the
most awesome toy – ever.\nLEGO fan festivals like BrickFair are great fun
for the whole family!\nJoin in a game or two – maybe win a LEGO set.\nVen
dors will be offering all things LEGO\, including shirts\, hats\, minifigu
res\, custom-molded weapons\, unique models\, keychains and… really… every
thing you never imagined.\nFind out more at brickfair.com.\nTickets: http:
//www.brickfair.com/.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150803
GEO:+38.887622;-77.440013
LOCATION:Dulles Expo Center @ 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center\, Chantilly\,
VA 20151\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:BrickFair VA (2015)
URL:http://www.nerdc.net/event/brickfair-va-2015/
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n

Experience cr
eativity and community surrounding LEGO bricks at the 2015 BrickFair in Chantilly\, VA.

BrickFair brings together adult fans of LEGO from acr
oss the USA (and Canada\, and a few other countries) to show off their pro
jects\, great and small\, and to share their passion for LEGO – the most a
wesome toy – ever.

\n

LEGO fan festivals like BrickFair are great fun
for the whole family!\nJoin in a game or two – maybe win a LEGO set
.

X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:console games\,conventions\,games and gaming\,Video G
amers United\,video games
X-TICKETS-URL:http://www.vgu-con.com/
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UID:ai1ec-14939@www.nerdc.net
DTSTAMP:20171214T001718Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Film Releases
CONTACT:http://www.dragonball2015.com/
DESCRIPTION:The Japanese anime film Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection of ‘F’ open
s in theaters Tues.\, Aug. 4. It is the 20th film in the “Dragon Ball” fra
nchise\, which first debuted in North America in 1986.\nResurrected from d
eath\, Frieza embarks on plans to take his revenge on the Z Fighters of Ea
rth. Goku and Vegeta once again face their nemesis together\, but this tim
e it is a fight for Earth’s very survival.\nFind our more at dragonball201
5.com.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150804
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150805
LOCATION:In Theaters
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection ‘F’ [Film]
URL:http://www.nerdc.net/event/dragon-ball-z-resurrection-f-film/
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The Japanese anime film Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection of
‘F’ opens in theaters Tues.\, Aug. 4. It is the 20th film in the “Dra
gon Ball” franchise\, which first debuted in North America in 1986.

\n<
p>Resurrected from death\, Frieza embarks on plans to take his revenge on
the Z Fighters of Earth. Goku and Vegeta once again face their nemesis tog
ether\, but this time it is a fight for Earth’s very survival.\n

Creation’s Star Trek conventions are a place where you can com
mune with fellow Star Trek fans and meet your favorite stars from the lege
ndary television and film franchise. Attendees enjoy three non-stop days o
f celebrity guests\, on-stage events\, contests\, parties\, autograph and
photo ops\, a giant vendors room\, cosplay\, and special performances\, al
l reveling in the universe created through Star Trek and its numerous spin
-offs.

\n

In 2013\, Creation’s twelfth annual Star Trek convention in
Las Vegas broke the Guinness world record for the largest gathering of pe
ople dressed as Star Trek characters\, with 1085 people.

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UID:ai1ec-14845@www.nerdc.net
DTSTAMP:20171214T001718Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Conventions &amp\; Shows
CONTACT:http://supersmashcon.com/
DESCRIPTION:Chantilly\, VA—Super Smash Con is the ultimate fan event to cel
ebrate the video games we loved as kids – and still love as adults! The co
nvention runs Aug. 6-9 at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly\, VA.\nThis
is the first event to feature a full sized Super Smash Bros tournament alo
ngside an all-ages convention\, complete with exhibitors\, vendors\, compe
titions\, music\, and so much more.\nWhether you’re a battle hardened Smas
her or a casual Bro\; a gamer for life or brand new to the scene\, a die-h
ard fan or just feeling nostalgic\, Super Smash Con is just what you’ve be
en looking for!\nFind out more at supersmashcon.com.\n\nTickets: http://su
persmashcon.com/.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150806
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150810
GEO:+38.887622;-77.440013
LOCATION:Dulles Expo Center @ 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center\, Chantilly\,
VA 20151\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Super Smash Con (2015)
URL:http://www.nerdc.net/event/super-smash-con-2015/
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Chantilly\, VA—Super Smash Con is the ultima
te fan event to celebrate the video games we loved as kids – and still lov
e as adults! The convention runs Aug. 6-9 at the Dulles Expo Center in Cha
ntilly\, VA.

\n

This is the first event to feature a full sized Super
Smash Bros tournament alongside an all-ages convention\, complete with ex
hibitors\, vendors\, competitions\, music\, and so much more.

\n

Whet
her you’re a battle hardened Smasher or a casual Bro\; a gamer for life or
brand new to the scene\, a die-hard fan or just feeling nostalgic\, Super
Smash Con is just what you’ve been looking for!

Baltimore\, M
D—Spend a fun-filled weekend with fans of “My Little Pony: Friendship is M
agic” from across the world. With panels\, concerts\, special guests and m
uch more\, you’re sure to go home with some new friends!

X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:BronyCon\,conventions\,My Little Pony
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UID:ai1ec-14940@www.nerdc.net
DTSTAMP:20171214T001718Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Film Releases
CONTACT:http://www.fantasticfourmovie.com/
DESCRIPTION:The Marvel superhero film Fantastic Four opens in theaters Fri.
\, Aug. 7. Based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name\, it
is the third theatrical Fantastic Four film to be distributed by 20th Cen
tury Fox\, and a reboot of the Fantastic Four film franchise.\nFour young
outsiders teleport to an alternate and dangerous universe\, which alters t
heir physical form in shocking ways. Their lives irrevocably upended\, the
team must learn to harness their daunting new abilities and work together
to save Earth from a former friend turned enemy.\nFind our more at fantas
ticfourmovie.com.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150807
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150808
LOCATION:In Theaters
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Fantastic Four [Film]
URL:http://www.nerdc.net/event/fantastic-four-film/
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n

Four young outsiders teleport to an alternate and da
ngerous universe\, which alters their physical form in shocking ways. Thei
r lives irrevocably upended\, the team must learn to harness their dauntin
g new abilities and work together to save Earth from a former friend turne
d enemy.

At an abandon
ed asylum\, six teens tinker with the occult\, causing a possession\, para
normal mystery and a bloody nightmare that no one could predict.

\n
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-14856@www.nerdc.net
DTSTAMP:20171214T001718Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Conventions &amp\; Shows
CONTACT:http://interventioncon.com/
DESCRIPTION:Rockville\, MD—The sixth annual Intervention kicks off Fri.\, A
ug. 14. The Rockville-based convention is billed as “the premier showcase
of online creativity”.\nThe three-day event is a chance for bloggers\, pod
casters\, independent artists and other digital media enthusiasts to learn
about the innovative ideas and best practices used by the pros to improve
their online distribution methods.\nAll of the guests are creators who ha
ve made a name for themselves by using the Internet to build their fan bas
e.\nThe convention features educational content\, children’s programming\,
board gaming\, video gaming\, vintage arcade cabinets\, an extensive art
festival\, live action roleplaying\, musical performances\, and plenty of
giveaways.\nAs in past years\, there will be a charity auction to benefit
the Electronic Frontier Foundation\, an international non-profit digital a
dvocacy group that helps to defend civil liberties in the digital space.\n
Find out more at interventioncon.com.\nTickets: http://interventioncon.com
/.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150814
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150817
GEO:+39.061302;-77.122233
LOCATION:Hilton Washington\, DC/Rockville @ 1750 Rockville Pike\, Rockville
\, MD 20852\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Intervention 6 (2015)
URL:http://www.nerdc.net/event/intervention-2015/
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n

The three-day event is a chance for bloggers\, podcast
ers\, independent artists and other digital media enthusiasts to learn abo
ut the innovative ideas and best practices used by the pros to improve the
ir online distribution methods.

\n

All of the guests are creators who
have made a name for themselves by using the Internet to build their fan
base.

As in past years\, there will be a charity au
ction to benefit the Electronic Frontier Foundation\, an international non
-profit digital advocacy group that helps to defend civil liberties in the
digital space.

X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:blogging\,conventions\,digital media\,Intervention\,I
nterventionCon\,makers\,podcasting\,social media\,webcomics
X-TICKETS-URL:http://interventioncon.com/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-14941@www.nerdc.net
DTSTAMP:20171214T001718Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Film Releases
CONTACT:http://manfromuncle.com/
DESCRIPTION:The spy-fi action comedy film The Man from U.N.C.L.E. opens in
theaters Fri.\, Aug. 14. It is based on the 1964 MGM television series of
the same name.\nAt the height of the Cold War\, CIA agent Solo and KGB age
nt Kuryakin must put aside their longstanding hostilities to stop a myster
ious international criminal organization bent on destabilizing the fragile
balance of power. The duo’s only lead is the daughter of a vanished Germa
n scientist\, who is the key to infiltrating the criminal organization\, a
nd they must race against time to find him and prevent a worldwide catastr
ophe.\nFind out more at manfromuncle.com.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150814
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150815
LOCATION:In Theaters
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:The Man from U.N.C.L.E. [Film]
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The spy-fi action comedy film The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
opens in theaters Fri.\, Aug. 14. It is based on the 1964 MGM television
series of the same name.

\n

At the height of the Cold War\, CIA agent
Solo and KGB agent Kuryakin must put aside their longstanding hostilities
to stop a mysterious international criminal organization bent on destabil
izing the fragile balance of power. The duo’s only lead is the daughter of
a vanished German scientist\, who is the key to infiltrating the criminal
organization\, and they must race against time to find him and prevent a
worldwide catastrophe.

\n<
p>Agent 47—a genetically engineered assasin with unprecedented strength\,
speed\, stamina and intelligence—takes on a mega-corporation that plans to
create an army of killer clones whose powers surpass even his own.\n<
p>Teaming up with a young woman who may hold the secret to overcoming thei
r powerful and clandestine enemies\, 47 confronts stunning revelations abo
ut his own origins and squares off in an epic battle with his deadliest fo
e.\n

The supernatural horror film Sinister 2 opens in theaters
Fri.\, Aug. 21. It is the sequel to the 2012 film Sinister.

\n

In the
aftermath of the shocking events in “Sinister\,” a protective mother and
her 9-year-old twin sons find themselves in a rural house marked for death
as the evil spirit of Buhguul continues to spread with frightening intens
ity.

\n
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DTSTAMP:20171214T001718Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Film Releases
CONTACT:https://www.facebook.com/ZforZachariah
DESCRIPTION:The science fiction film Z for Zachariah opens in select theate
rs Fri.\, Aug. 21.\nIn the wake of an apocalyptic disaster that wipes out
most of civilization\, two men and a young woman find themselves in an emo
tionally charged love triangle as the last known survivors.\nFind our more
at facebook.com/ZforZachariah.\n\n\n\nPosted by Z For Zachariah on Friday
\, June 5\, 2015
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150821
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150822
LOCATION:In Select Theaters
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Z for Zachariah [Film]
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The Hugo Awards are bestowed annua
lly to honor outstanding work in science fiction and fantasy writing.

<
/div>\n

The 73rd annual Hugo Awards will be presented Sat.\, Aug. 22\, at the World Sci
ence Fiction Convention (Worldcon) in Spokane\, WA. The
awards are bestowed annually to honor outstanding work in science fiction
and fantasy writing.

\n

The ongoing categories\, for which Hugos are
presented every year\, are:

\n

\n

Best Novel (40\,000 words or m
ore)

\n

Best Novella (17\,500 to 40\,000 words)

\n

Best Nove
lette (7\,500 to 17\,500 words)

\n

Best Short Story (up to 7\,500 w
ords)

\n

Best Related Work

\n

Best Graphic Story

\n

B
est Dramatic Presentation “Long Form” (more than 90 minutes)

\n

Bes
t Dramatic Presentation “Short Form” (less than 90 minutes)

\n

Best
Editor Short Form

\n

Best Editor Long Form

\n

Best Professi
onal Artist

\n

Best Semiprozine

\n

Best Fanzine

\n

Be
st Fancast

\n

Best Fan Writer

\n

Best Fan Artist

\n

\n

Worldcon hopes to continue the recent tradition of streaming the cere
mony live via the Internet\, enabling fans around the world to take part i
n this celebration of the best of the year’s science fiction.

Shoff Promotions periodically holds a comic book a
nd non-sports card show featuring 30 tables of dealers with a wide variety
of Gold\, Silver\, Bronze and Modern Age comic books and non-sports cards
from the 1880’s to the present. Plus Hobby supplies and Legos.

\n

Th
ere is also a separate sports card area for those that enjoy both hobbies.

\n
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Observances
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:From Read Comics in Public Day 2011\nOn the beaches and in the
parks! By the monuments and in coffee shops! No one can escape Read Comics
in Public Day.\nRead Comics in Public Day was created in 2010 by the edit
ors of a now defunct indie comics website\, The Daily Cross Hatch.1-3 The
idea was to promote comic books (and comics readership) and encourage the
public to embrace comics as a legitimate art form. It’s a chance for comic
book readers to show complete strangers that comics can be enjoyed for th
eir content by ordinary people.\nRead Comic Books in Pubic day is celebrat
ed annually on the anniversary of the late Jack Kirby‘s birthday\, August
28. Kirby was an American comic book artist\, writer and editor and is reg
arded by historians and fans as one of the major innovators and most influ
ential creators in the comic book medium. He died of heart failure in 1994
\, at the age of 76.\nFind out more at www.facebook.com/readcomicsinpublic
.\nSource(s):\n\nBrian Heater\, “The Cross Hatch Rehash: The First Annual
Read Comics in Public Day\,” The Daily Cross Hatch\, August 29\, 2010\, ac
cessed July 8\, 2013\, http://thedailycrosshatch.com/2010/08/29/the-cross-
hatch-rehash-the-first-annual-read-comics-in-public-day.\nWhitney Matheson
\, “Reminder: It’s Read Comics in Public Day!” USA Today\, August 28\, 201
2\, accessed August 19\, 2013\, http://content.usatoday.com/communities/po
pcandy/post/2012/08/reminder-its-read-comics-in-public-day/1.\nAngela Wate
rcutter\, “This Is What You’re Reading on Read Comics in Public Day\,” Wir
ed\, August 28\, 2012\, accessed August 19\, 2013\, http://www.wired.com/u
nderwire/2012/08/read-comics-in-public-day-instagram.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150828
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150829
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R
ead Comics in Public Day was created in 2010 by the editors of a now defun
ct indie comics website\, The Daily Cross Hatch.1-3 The idea wa
s to promote comic books (and comics readership) and encourage the public
to embrace comics as a legitimate art form. It’s a chance for comic book r
eaders to show complete strangers that comics can be enjoyed for their con
tent by ordinary people.

\n

Read Comic Books in Pubic day is celebrat
ed annually on the anniversary of the late Jack Kirby‘s birthday\, August
28. Kirby was an American comic book artist\, writer and editor and is reg
arded by historians and fans as one of the major innovators and most influ
ential creators in the comic book medium. He died of heart failure in 1994
\, at the age of 76.

Celebrating the imagined world of 16th century England\,
“Renn Fest” is the second largest Renaissance Festival in the country. It
boasts 1\,300 participants and draws 280\,000 guests annually.

\n

The
agenda typically includes educational activities\, live entertainment\, m
erchants selling a hand-made wares and more. WEEKENDS ONLY (plus Labor Day
)!

\n

Patrons are welcome (even encouraged) to wear costumes suitable
for a family-friendly atmosphere to get into the spirit of the event! All
performers are paid by the King’s purse and scheduled by the Artistic Dir
ector. No non-contracted performances are permitted.

Harrisburg\, PA—Lancaster\, P
A welcomes the fifth annual Save Against Fear gaming convention\, a weekend of role pl
aying fun with games spanning multiple genres and systems. The convention
takes place Sept. 4-6 at Best Western Premier Central Hotel and Conference
Center.

\n

Presented by The Bodhana Group\, Save Against Fear is a 4
5 hour role-playing\, tabletop\, and board game event benefiting children
and adolescents impacted by sexual trauma. All proceeds will benefit The B
odhana Group and Masonic Lodge #43 in Lancaster\, PA.

X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:conventions\,games and gaming\,TCEP
X-TICKETS-URL:https://barkingmad.org/
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DTSTAMP:20171214T001718Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Live Performances
CONTACT:http://8.5.magfest.org/
DESCRIPTION:Alexandria\, VA—Calling all classic MAGFest fans!\nDo you long
for the olden days of MAGFest where we crammed as many nerds as we could i
nto the Hilton Mark Center in Alexandrira\, VA? Do you remember the golden
times when you couldn’t take one step in the hotel without running into s
omeone you knew? Do you yearn for the musical stage where you could reach
out and touch the performers? Does it burn when you pee?\nYEAH! US\, TOO!
\nThat’s why we’re very happy to announce MAGFest 8.5\, the spiritual succ
essor to MAGFest 8\, and a throwback to all the great memories we experien
ced together during the Hilton days. At MAGFest 8.5\, you’ll relive classi
c MAGFest concerts\, classic MAGFest guests\, and classic MAGFest elevator
parties! Come join the celebration of days past at MAGFest 8.5\, Sept. 11
-13\, 2015\, at the Hilton Mark Center in Alexandria\, VA.\nFind out more
at 8.5.magfest.org.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150914
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VA 22311\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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Alexandria\, VA—Calling all classic MAGFest fans!

\n

Do you long for the olden days of MAGFest where we crammed as many
nerds as we could into the Hilton Mark Center in Alexandrira\, VA? Do you
remember the golden times when you couldn’t take one step in the hotel wi
thout running into someone you knew? Do you yearn for the musical stage wh
ere you could reach out and touch the performers? Does it burn when you pe
e?

\n

YEAH! US\, TOO!

\n

That’s why we’re very happy to announce
MAGFest 8.5\, the spiritual successor to MAGFest 8\, and a throwback to a
ll the great memories we experienced together during the Hilton days. At M
AGFest 8.5\, you’ll relive classic MAGFest concerts\, classic MAGFest gues
ts\, and classic MAGFest elevator parties! Come join the celebr
ation of days past at MAGFest 8.5\, Sept. 11-13\, 2015\, at the Hilton Mar
k Center in Alexandria\, VA.

Annandale\, VA—Shoff Promotions periodically holds
a comic book and non-sports card show featuring 30 tables of dealers with
a wide variety of Gold\, Silver\, Bronze and Modern Age comic books and n
on-sports cards from the 1880’s to the present. Plus Hobby supplies and Le
gos.

\n

There is also a separate sports card area for those that enjo
y both hobbies.

\n<
p>SPX is forum for comic book artists\, writers\, and publishers to presen
t their work\, which is not typically accessible through normal commercial
channels. Graphic novels\, comics and related merchandise are for sale an
d SPX attendees can interact with the attending creators/publishers.\n

Symposiums are also held\, where creators of comics engage in formal pa
nel discussions and/or interviews open to SPX attendees.

\n

SPX often
sponsors off-site events the week of the convention\, including academic
seminars\, book signings and school outreach programs.

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DTSTAMP:20171214T001718Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Observances
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:Argh! Talk Like A Pirate Day is a parodic holiday celebrating
the golden age of piracy in maritime history. Observers typically greet fr
iends not with “Hello\,” but with “Ahoy\, matey!”\nAs legend has it\, the
annual tradition that takes place on September 19 was launched in 1995 by
friends “Ol’ Chumbucket” John Baur and “Cap’n Slappy” Mark Summers as a me
ans to glamorize the golden age of piracy in maritime history. Though it b
egan as a gag between the two men\, the concept quickly caught fire when t
hey contacted Dave Barry\, the humor columnist for the Miami Herald.\nIn a
2002 column\, Barry\, known for poking fun at life’s little foibles\, tol
d readers about International Talk Like a Pirate Day\, and quickly\, the i
dea hatched by the two Oregonians became a worldwide phenomenon. (The holi
day is even now celebrated by Pastafarians\, who adhere to the beliefs of
the satirical Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster.)\nFind out more at w
ww.talklikeapirate.com.\nSource: Kevin Dolak\, “International Talk Like a
Pirate Day’s 10th Anniversary Celebrated\,” ABC News\, September 19\, 2012
\, accessed March 12\, 2013\, http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/internat
ional-talk-pirate-days-10th-anniversary-celebrated/story?id=17270246.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150920
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Argh! Talk Like A Pirat
e Day is a parodic holiday celebrating the golden age of piracy in mar
itime history. Observers typically greet friends not with “Hello\,” but wi
th “Ahoy\, matey!”

\n

As legend has it\, the annual tradition that ta
kes place on September 19 was launched in 1995 by friends “Ol’ Chumbucket”
John Baur and “Cap’n Slappy” Mark Summers as a means to glamorize the gol
den age of piracy in maritime history. Though it began as a gag between th
e two men\, the concept quickly caught fire when they contacted Dave Barry
\, the humor columnist for the Miami Herald.

\n

In a 2002 column\, Ba
rry\, known for poking fun at life’s little foibles\, told readers about I
nternational Talk Like a Pirate Day\, and quickly\, the idea hatched by th
e two Oregonians became a worldwide phenomenon. (The holiday is even now c
elebrated by Pastafarians\, who adhere to the beliefs of the satirical Chu
rch of the Flying Spaghetti Monster.)

\n
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CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:Sept. 22 is Hobbit Day\, a fan observance celebrating the life
and works of acclaimed English author J.R.R. Tolkien (1892-1973).\nTolkien
is best known for his high fantasy novels The Hobbit\, The Lord of the Ri
ngs and The Silmarillion. His works have inspired painters\, musicians\, f
ilm-makers and writers to such an extent that Tolkien is sometimes seen as
the “father” of the high fantasy genre.(1)\nThe Hobbit follows the advent
ures of Bilbo Baggins\, a meek hobbit of The Shire who sets out on an “une
xpected journey” to help a spirited group of Dwarves reclaim their stolen
mountain home from a dragon named Smaug. During his adventure\, Bilbo acci
dentally finds a magic ring of invisibility\, which he uses to escape from
a slimy\, murderous creature named Gollum. Bilbo keeps ring\, with no ide
a of its significance.\nYears later\, in The Lord of the Rings\, the Wizar
d Gandalf discovers the magic ring is actually the One Ring forged by the
Dark Lord Sauron to gain dominion over the free peoples of Middle-earth. B
ilbo’s nephew\, Frodo Baggins\, inherits the ring and sets out on a journe
y to Mount Doom to destroy the One Ring and the dark lord Sauron. Along th
e way\, Frodo must endure ring’s dark magic\, which slowly but inevitably
corrupts its bearer.\nThe Lord of the Rings is the second best-selling nov
el ever written\, with over 150 million copies sold. Its enduring populari
ty has led to numerous references in popular culture\, the founding of man
y societies by fans of Tolkien’s works\, and the publication of many books
about Tolkien and his works.\nThe Lord of the Rings has inspired—and cont
inues to inspire—artwork\, music\, films and television\, video games and
subsequent literature. Award-winning adaptations of The Lord of the Rings
have been made for radio\, theatre and film.\nHobbit Day was started in 19
78 by the American Tolkien Society. Fans took to celebrating on September
22 because the central characters in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings\
, Bilbo and Frodo Baggins\, were said to have been born on September 22\,
but of different years.\nObservers often celebrate by reading passages of
The Hobbit aloud\, cooking Hobbit-themed food\, and holding Hobbit-themed
parties and marathon viewings of Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings film tr
ilogy. Some fans also celebrate by going barefoot in honor of the Hobbits\
, who usually do not wear shoes.\nFind out more at americantolkiensociety.
org.\nSource(s):\n\nMitchell\, Christopher. “J. R. R. Tolkien: Father of M
odern Fantasy Literature” (Google Video). “Let There Be Light” series. Uni
versity of California Television.
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150923
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Sept. 22 is Hobbit Day\, a fan observance celebrating th
e life and works of acclaimed English author J.R.R. Tolkien (1892-1973).
p>\n

Tolkien is best known for his high fantasy novels The Hobbit\, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion. His wor
ks have inspired painters\, musicians\, film-makers and writers to such an
extent that Tolkien is sometimes seen as the “father” of the high fantasy
genre.(1)

\n

The Hobbit follows the adventures o
f Bilbo Baggins\, a meek hobbit of The Shire who sets out on an “unexpecte
d journey” to help a spirited group of Dwarves reclaim their stolen mounta
in home from a dragon named Smaug. During his adventure\, Bilbo accidental
ly finds a magic ring of invisibility\, which he uses to escape from a sli
my\, murderous creature named Gollum. Bilbo keeps ring\, with no idea of i
ts significance.

\n

Years later\, in The Lord of the Rings\,
the Wizard Gandalf discovers the magic ring is actually the One Ring forg
ed by the Dark Lord Sauron to gain dominion over the free peoples of Middl
e-earth. Bilbo’s nephew\, Frodo Baggins\, inherits the ring and sets out o
n a journey to Mount Doom to destroy the One Ring and the dark lord Sauron
. Along the way\, Frodo must endure ring’s dark magic\, which slowly but i
nevitably corrupts its bearer.

\n

The Lord of the Rings is t
he second best-selling novel ever written\, with over 150 million copies s
old. Its enduring popularity has led to numerous references in popular cul
ture\, the founding of many societies by fans of Tolkien’s works\, and the
publication of many books about Tolkien and his works.

\n

The Lo
rd of the Rings has inspired—and continues to inspire—artwork\, music
\, films and television\, video games and subsequent literature. Award-win
ning adaptations of The Lord of the Rings have been made for radi
o\, theatre and film.

\n

Hobbit Day was started in 1978 by the Americ
an Tolkien Society. Fans took to celebrating on September 22 because the c
entral characters in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings\, Bilbo and Frodo Baggins\, were said to have been born on September 22\
, but of different years.

\n

Observers often celebrate by reading pas
sages of The Hobbit aloud\, cooking Hobbit-themed food\, and hold
ing Hobbit-themed parties and marathon viewings of Peter Jackson’s Lor
d of the Rings film trilogy. Some fans also celebrate by going barefo
ot in honor of the Hobbits\, who usually do not wear shoes.

Baltimore\,
MD—Comic book fans rejoice! Baltimore Comic-Con will be kicking of its fifteenth year F
ri.\, Sept. 25!

\n

This year\, attendees will get to meet (and attend
discussion panels with) over 100 marquee-name comic book writers\, artist
s\, editors and publishers. Attendees will also be able to explore the dea
ler room and artist alley\, and participate in a costume contest.

\n

Additionally\, the convention will play host to the twenty eighth annual <
a href='http://www.harveyawards.org/'>Harvey Awards honoring excellenc
e in the comic book industry. The 2015 Harvey Awards will be held Sun.\, S
ept. 27.

\n
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Observances
CONTACT:http://www.dccomics.com/blog/2015/06/16/batman-day
DESCRIPTION:DC Entertainment is bringing back “Batman Day“\, the fan-favori
te event celebrating The Dark Knight! Check if your local comic comic stor
e is hosting a meet-and-greet with premier DC Entertainment talent.\nDC En
tertainment is bringing back the fan-favorite event celebrating The Dark K
night. “Batman Day” is back by popular demand and will take place on Satur
day\, September 26\, 2015\, kicking off what has become an annual event ho
noring one of the most popular and iconic Super Heroes and celebrating all
things Batman from comics to video games and more.\nFans everywhere are i
nvited to partake in festivities with thousands of comic book shops\, book
stores\, schools\, libraries and other retail partners participating in th
e bat-centric event.\nIn addition to DC Entertainment\, “Batman Day” partn
ers will provide unique retail and digital promotional tie-ins across mult
iple media to celebrate the Caped Crusader.\nFind out more at dccomics.com
.
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150927
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DC Entertainment is
bringing back the fan-favorite event celebrating The Dark Knight. “Batman
Day” is back by popular demand and will take place on Saturday\, Septembe
r 26\, 2015\, kicking off what has become an annual event honoring one of
the most popular and iconic Super Heroes and celebrating all things Batman
from comics to video games and more.

\n

Fans everywhere are invited
to partake in festivities with thousands of comic book shops\, bookstores\
, schools\, libraries and other retail partners participating in the bat-c
entric event.

\n
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ces\,The Dark Knight
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DTSTAMP:20171214T001718Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Awards Ceremonies
CONTACT:http://www.harveyawards.org/
DESCRIPTION:The Harvey Awards are bestowed annually to honor excellence in
the comic book industry.\nThe 29th annual Harvey Awards will be presented
Sun.\, Sept. 27\, at Baltimore Comic-Con in Baltimore\, MD. The awards are
bestowed annually to honor excellence in the comic book industry.\nThe Ha
rveys recognize outstanding achievements in over 20 categories\, ranging f
rom Best Artist to the Jack Kirby Hall of Fame. They are the only industry
awards both nominated by and selected by the full body of comic book prof
essionals.\nHarvey Awards are given out in the following categories:\n\nBe
st Writer\nBest Artist or Penciller\nBest Cartoonist (Writer/Artist)\nBest
Inker\nBest Letterer\nBest Colorist\nBest Cover Artist\nBest New Series\n
Best Continuing or Limited Series\nBest Single Issue or Story\nBest Graphi
c Album (discontinued after 1990)\nBest Graphic Album of Original Work\nBe
st Graphic Album of Previously Published Work\nBest Anthology\nBest Syndic
ated Strip or Panel\nBest Biographical\, Historical\, or Journalistic Pres
entation\nBest American Edition of Foreign Material\nBest Domestic Reprint
Project\nBest New Talent\nBest Online Comics Work\nSpecial Award for Humo
r\nSpecial Award for Excellence in Production/Presentation\nThe Hero Initi
ative Lifetime Achievement Award\nThe Jack Kirby Hall of Fame\n\nThe Harve
y Awards are named for writer-artist Harvey Kurtzman (1924-1993)\, an Amer
ican cartoonist and editor of comic books and magazines. Kurtzman is consi
dered one of the defining creators of the Golden Age of American comic boo
ks.\nSince their inception\, the awards have been presented at various fan
conventions\, including Chicago Comicon\, the Dallas Fantasy Fair\, Wonde
rcon\, Pittsburgh Comicon\, the MoCCA Festival\, and Baltimore Comic-Con.
\nFind out more at harveyawards.org.\nTickets: http://www.harveyawards.org
/.
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150928
GEO:+39.284968;-76.613442
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Baltimore @ 300 Light Street\, Baltimore\, MD 21202\
, USA
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Harvey Awards (2015)
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The Harvey Awards are bestowed annually to honor excellence in the c
omic book industry.

\n

The 29th annual Harvey Awards will be presented Sun.\,
Sept. 27\, at Balt
imore Comic-Con in Baltimore\, MD. The awards are bestowed annually to
honor excellence in the comic book industry.

\n

The Harveys recogniz
e outstanding achievements in over 20 categories\, ranging from Best Artis
t to the Jack Kirby Hall of Fame. They are the only industry awards both n
ominated by and selected by the full body of comic book professionals.

\n

Harvey Awards are given out in the following categories:

\n

\n<
li>Best Writer\n

Best Artist or Penciller

\n

Best Cartoonis
t (Writer/Artist)

\n

Best Inker

\n

Best Letterer

\n

B
est Colorist

\n

Best Cover Artist

\n

Best New Series

\n<
li>Best Continuing or Limited Series\n

Best Single Issue or Story<
/li>\n

Best Graphic Album (discontinued after 1990)

\n

Best Grap
hic Album of Original Work

\n

Best Graphic Album of Previously Publ
ished Work

\n

Best Anthology

\n

Best Syndicated Strip or Pan
el

\n

Best Biographical\, Historical\, or Journalistic Presentation

\n

Best American Edition of Foreign Material

\n

Best Domest
ic Reprint Project

\n

Best New Talent

\n

Best Online Comics
Work

\n

Special Award for Humor

\n

Special Award for Excelle
nce in Production/Presentation

\n

The Hero Initiative Lifetime Achi
evement Award

\n

The Jack Kirby Hall of Fame

\n

\n

The Ha
rvey Awards are named for writer-artist Harvey Kurtzman (1924-1993)\, an A
merican cartoonist and editor of comic books and magazines. Kurtzman is co
nsidered one of the defining creators of the Golden Age of American comic
books.

\n

Since their inception\, the awards have been presented at v
arious fan conventions\, including Chicago Comicon\, the Dallas Fantasy Fa
ir\, Wondercon\, Pittsburgh Comicon\, the MoCCA Festival\, and Baltimore C
omic-Con.

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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Conventions &amp\; Shows
CONTACT:http://www.monstermania.net/
DESCRIPTION:Near Baltimore\, MD—Experience three days of sheer terror in th
e Baltimore suburbs with Monster-Mania 32. The convention takes place Oct.
2-4 in Hunt Valley\, MD.\nFor those not familiar\, Monster-Mania is a per
iodic traveling convention focused on horror films and memorabilia. It is
typically held three times a year: twice in the Philadelphia metropolitan
area and once in Hunt Valley\, MD\, just north of Baltimore.\nTickets at t
he door range from $20 (Sunday only) to $55.00 (full weekend)\, with disco
unts available for pre-registering. Children aged 10 and under are free wh
en accompanied by a paying adult.\nFind out more at monstermania.net.\nTic
kets: http://www.monstermania.net/.
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Near Baltimore\, MD—Experien
ce three days of sheer terror in the Baltimore suburbs with Monster-Mania 32. The convent
ion takes place Oct. 2-4 in Hunt Valley\, MD.

\n

For those not famili
ar\, Monster-Mania is a periodic traveling convention focused on horror fi
lms and memorabilia. It is typically held three times a year: twice in the
Philadelphia metropolitan area and once in Hunt Valley\, MD\, just north
of Baltimore.

\n

Tickets at the door range from $20 (Sunday only) to
$55.00 (full weekend)\, with discounts available for pre-registering. Chil
dren aged 10 and under are free when accompanied by a paying adult.

Silver Spring\, MD—For ten nights in October the tenth annual <
a href='http://www.spookyfest.com/' target='_blank'>Spooky Movie Internati
onal Horror Film Festival will showcase the best in new horror cinema
from around the world\, and once again the entire festival (more than 40 s
horts and features) will screen at the American Film Institute’s AFI Silve
r Theatre and Cultural Center!

Tysons Corner\, VA—Shoff Promotions periodically h
olds a comic book and non-sports card show featuring 30 tables of dealers
with a wide variety of Gold\, Silver\, Bronze and Modern Age comic books a
nd non-sports cards from the 1880’s to the present. Plus Hobby supplies an
d Legos.

\n

There is also a separate sports card area for those that
enjoy both hobbies.

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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Observances
CONTACT:http://www.halloweencomicfest.com/
DESCRIPTION:Your local comic book specialty shop is a great place to get in
to the Halloween spirit. And what better time to do so than Halloween Comi
cFest\, a day when participating comic book shops give away comic books ab
solutely FREE* to anyone who comes into their stores.\nHalloween ComicFest
takes place every Oct. 25th at participating comic shops. FREE Halloween
themed comics will be available\, along with the chance for fans to partic
ipate in “The Greatest Halloween Costume Contest Ever!” It is a great even
t for comic and Halloween fans of all ages!\nAs with Free Comic Book Day (
first Sat. in May)\, Halloween ComicFest is a promotional effort by the No
rth American comic book industry to bring new readers into independent com
ic book stores.\nFind a participating comic book store at halloweencomicfe
st.com.
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Your local comic book specialty shop
is a great place to get into the Halloween spirit. And what better time to
do so than H
alloween ComicFest\, a day when participating comic book shops give aw
ay comic books absolutely FREE* to anyone who comes into their stores.

\n

Halloween ComicFest takes place every Oct. 25th at participating comi
c shops. FREE Halloween themed comics will be available\, along with the c
hance for fans to participate in “The Greatest Halloween Costume Contest E
ver!” It is a great event for comic and Halloween fans of all ages!

\n<
p>As with Free Comic Book Day (first Sat. in May)\, Halloween ComicFest is
a promotional effort by the North American comic book industry to bring n
ew readers into independent comic book stores.\n

\n
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DESCRIPTION:Grab some fireworks and gather wood for the bonfire! November 5
is Guy Fawkes Night (or Bonfire Night)\, the annual British celebration o
f the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605.\nOn the 5th of November\, 1605\, a gr
oup of men attempted to blow up the Houses of Parliament and kill King Jam
es I. The man who was to light the barrels of gunpowder was named Guy Fawk
es.\nUnfortunately for him\, the plan was discovered when one of the consp
irators sent a letter to his cousin warning him not to visit the Houses of
Parliament. Fawkes was then caught just before lighting the fuse to the 3
6 barrels of gunpowder\; enough evidence to lead to his conviction and exe
cution.\nHistorians believe the Gunpowder Plot was an attempt to protest a
nd perhaps overturn the anti-Catholic policies of King James I and other g
overnment leaders.\nAfter the plot was revealed\, Londoners began lighting
celebratory bonfires\, and in January 1606 an act of Parliament designate
d November 5 as a day of thanksgiving. Guy Fawkes Night has been around in
one form or another ever since.\nOnce known as a notorious traitor\, Fawk
es has undergone something of a makeover. He is now portrayed in some circ
les as a revolutionary hero\, largely due to the influence of the 1980s gr
aphic novel “V for Vendetta” and the 2005 movie of the same name\, which d
epicted a protagonist who wore a Guy Fawkes mask while battling a future f
ascist government in Britain.\nRemember remember the fifth of November\nGu
npowder\, treason and plot.\nI see no reason why gunpowder\, treason\nShou
ld ever be forgot…\nIn recent times\, Guy Fawkes Night has become an excus
e to watch fireworks\, make bonfires and drink mulled wine. The emphasis o
n the Gunpowder Plot has been marginalized in favor of burning effigies of
current celebrities and politicians. Still\, the spectacle remains.\nSour
ce(s):\n\nJesse Greenspan\, “Guy Fawkes Day: A Brief History\,” History.co
m\, November 5\, 2012\, accessed September 5\, 2013\, http://www.history.c
om/news/guy-fawkes-day-a-brief-history.\nAlex Altman\, “A Brief History of
Guy Fawkes Day\,” TIME.com\, November 5\, 2008\, accessed September 5\, 2
013\, http://content.time.com/time/world/article/0\,8599\,1856603\,00.html
.
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Grab some fireworks and gather wood for the bonfire! November 5 is Guy Faw
kes Night (or Bonfire Night)\, the annual British celebration of the faile
d Gunpowder Plot of 1605.

\n

On the 5th of November\, 1605\, a group
of men attempted to blow up the Houses of Parliament and kill King James I
. The man who was to light the barrels of gunpowder was named Guy Fawkes.<
/p>\n

Unfortunately for him\, the plan was discovered when one of the co
nspirators sent a letter to his cousin warning him not to visit the Houses
of Parliament. Fawkes was then caught just before lighting the fuse to th
e 36 barrels of gunpowder\; enough evidence to lead to his conviction and
execution.

\n

Historians believe the Gunpowder Plot was an attempt to
protest and perhaps overturn the anti-Catholic policies of King James I a
nd other government leaders.

\n

After the plot was revealed\, Londone
rs began lighting celebratory bonfires\, and in January 1606 an act of Par
liament designated November 5 as a day of thanksgiving. Guy Fawkes Night h
as been around in one form or another ever since.

\n

Once known as a
notorious traitor\, Fawkes has undergone something of a makeover. He is no
w portrayed in some circles as a revolutionary hero\, largely due to the i
nfluence of the 1980s graphic novel “V for Vendetta” and the 2005 movie of
the same name\, which depicted a protagonist who wore a Guy Fawkes mask w
hile battling a future fascist government in Britain.

\n

Remember remember the fifth of November\n<
em>Gunpowder\, treason and plot.\nI see no reason why gunpo
wder\, treason\nShould ever be forgot…

\n

In rece
nt times\, Guy Fawkes Night has become an excuse to watch fireworks\, make
bonfires and drink mulled wine. The emphasis on the Gunpowder Plot has be
en marginalized in favor of burning effigies of current celebrities and po
liticians. Still\, the spectacle remains.

Celebrate the magical world of faeries at the eighth
annual FaerieCon East
! The convention takes place Nov. 6-8 in Hunt Valley\, Maryland (just nort
h of Baltimore).

\n

FaerieCon is the premiere mythic music festival o
n the East Coast. Featuring world renowned fantasy artists\, Grammy-award
winning musicians\, spectacular performances and entertainers\, an amazing
arts and crafts vending village\, thousands of fans from around the globe
travel each year to Hunt Valley\, Maryland to experience the magic of Fae
rieworlds.

The convention features many forms of organized gaming\, including role-p
laying games (RPGs)\, computer games\, live action role-playing games (LAR
Ps)\, board games\, card games\, collectible card games (CCGs)\, miniature
wargaming\, strategy games\, and many others. It also includes competitio
ns\, charity auctions\, a dealer room\, a flea market for games\, and more
!

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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Conventions &amp\; Shows
CONTACT:http://chessiecon.org/
DESCRIPTION:ChessieCon returns to Timonium\, MD\, Nov. 27-29! And author Ma
rion Zimmer Bradley would be proud.\nChessieCon is the new name of the con
vention formerly known as DarkoverCon\, which ran from 1977 to 2013. The D
arkover convention changed hands in 2013 following the death of its longti
me chair\, Judy Gerjuoy.\nChessieCon will feature guest panels\, a charity
auction\, a cosplay contest\, an art show\, live gaming\, dealer areas\,
and more! They’re even holding a special contest for writers!\nTSFS’s prim
ary goals are to:\n\npromote SF/F\, with particular attention to materials
of and by women creators\;\nprovide forums for interested people and thei
r friends to share their interest in SF/F\;\npromote SF/F within the gener
al populace.\n\n\nDarkoverCon was a celebration of the Darkover series of
science fiction/fantasy novels and short stories by Marion Zimmer Bradley
and others published since 1958. Although the convention changed hands in
2013\, the mission remains the same: To gather people who are interested i
n science fiction\, speculative fiction\, fantasy\, and related genres in
all forms.\nFind out more at chessiecon.org.\nTickets: http://chessiecon.o
rg/.
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ChessieCon is the new name of the convention formerly known a
s DarkoverCon\, which ran from 1977 to 2013. The Darkover convention chang
ed hands in 2013 following the death of its longtime chair\, Judy Gerjuoy.

\n

ChessieCon will feature guest panels\, a charity auction\, a cosp
lay contest\, an art show\, live gaming\, dealer areas\, and more! They’re
even holding a special contest for writers!

\n

TSFS’s pr
imary goals are to:

\n

\n

promote SF/F\, with particular attentio
n to materials of and by women creators\;

\n

provide forums for int
erested people and their friends to share their interest in SF/F\;

\n<
li>promote SF/F within the general populace.\n

\n

\n<
p>DarkoverCon was a celebration of the Darkover series of science fiction/
fantasy novels and short stories by Marion Zimmer Bradley and others publi
shed since 1958. Although the convention changed hands in 2013\, the missi
on remains the same: To gather people who are interested in science fictio
n\, speculative fiction\, fantasy\, and related genres in all forms.\n

Shoff Promotions periodically holds a comic book a
nd non-sports card show featuring 30 tables of dealers with a wide variety
of Gold\, Silver\, Bronze and Modern Age comic books and non-sports cards
from the 1880’s to the present. Plus Hobby supplies and Legos.

\n

Th
ere is also a separate sports card area for those that enjoy both hobbies.

\n
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CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:Big Planet Comics (Bethesda\, MD)\nThis holiday season\, don’t
forget to share some of your holiday spending budget with your local comic
book shops\, game stores and other small\, geek-friendly businesses. Smal
l Business Saturday is a great time to do so.\nSmall Business Saturday is
an annual “shopping holiday” held the Saturday after Thanksgiving\, one of
the busiest shopping periods of the year. It is a counterpart to Black Fr
iday and Cyber Monday\, which tend toward supporting big box retail and e-
commerce stores respectively.\nAmerican Express began the Small Business S
aturday campaign in 2010\, encouraging consumers to “shop small” on the da
y after Black Friday. In the years since\, the White House\, Small Busines
s Administration and hundreds of corporations and community groups have jo
ined the effort\, hoping to give local\, brick-and-mortar merchants a larg
er share of sales during the busiest shopping weekend of the year.\nHere’s
what you can you do to help:\n\nGo to your favorite local comic book shop
\, game retailer and other geek-friendly businesses and BUY STUFF!\nInvite
locals to visit these geek-friendly businesses.\nUrge your social media f
riends to #ShopSmall.\nTell local retailers to visit shopsmall.com or sba.
gov/saturday to learn how they can make the most of the big day.\n\nSmall
Business Saturday is a day to support small businesses and celebrate all t
hey do for our communities. Find out more at www.shopsmall.com or www.sba.
gov/saturday.\n\nSource(s):\n\nAmerican Express\, www.shopsmall.com.\nSmal
l Business Administration\, www.sba.gov/saturday.\nJ.D. Harrison\, “On Mai
n Street\, high hopes for this year’s Small Business Saturday\,” Washingto
n Post\, November 15\, 2013. Accessed November 22\, 2013\, http://www.wash
ingtonpost.com/business/on-small-business/on-main-street-high-hopes-for-th
is-years-small-business-saturday/2013/11/15/6f976d54-4e1d-11e3-9890-a1e099
7fb0c0_story.html\nDiane Mastrull\, “In holiday shopping\, Small Business
Saturday is small business’ rebuttal to Black Friday\,” Philadelphia Inqui
rer\, November 21\, 2010. Accessed November 22\, 2013\, http://articles.ph
illy.com/2010-11-21/business/24953709_1_small-business-business-expenditur
es-holiday-shopping.
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Big Planet Comics (Bethesda\
, MD)

\n

This holiday season\, don’t forget to share some of yo
ur holiday spending budget with your local comic book shops\, game stores
and other small\, geek-friendly
businesses. Small Business Saturday is a great time to do so.

\n

Small Business Saturday is an annual “shopping holiday” held the Saturday
after Thanksgiving\, one of the busiest shopping periods of the year. It i
s a counterpart to Black Friday and Cyber Monday\, which tend toward suppo
rting big box retail and e-commerce stores respectively.

\n

American Express began the
Small Business Saturday campaign in 2010\, encouraging consumers to “shop
small” on the day after Black Friday. In the years since\, the White House
\, Small Business Administration and hundred
s of corporations and community groups have joined the effort\, hoping to
give local\, brick-and-mortar merchants a larger share of sales during the
busiest shopping weekend of the year.

\n
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CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:December 4 is National Dice Day\, a fan observance celebrating
the game piece that has become integral in so many games and cultural lore
for over 5\,000 years. Observers typically celebrate by playing (and invi
ting others to play) games involving dice.\nSome interesting facts:\n\nThe
term “die” comes from the word “datum\,” which means “something played.”
\nThe oldest known dice were excavated as part of a 5000-year-old backgamm
on set at the Burnt City\, an archeological site in south-eastern Iran.\nT
wenty-sided dice date back to the 2nd century AD and late BC.\nIn ancient
Rome fortunes were commonly told through the casting of dice and other sor
tes.\nIn 18th century England\, there was a person in gambling dens whose
sole job was to swallow the dice in case of a police raid.\n\nNational Dic
e Day is observed every December 4\, although the origins of the observanc
e remain a mystery.\nSource(s):\n“We Answer All Your Bones Questions in Ho
nor of National Dice Day\,” Pulse of Vegas Blog (Caesar’s Entertainment)\,
December 4\, 2012\, accessed November 11\, 2013\, http://lasvegasblog.har
rahs.com/gaming/all-your-bones-questions-answered-for-national-dice-day.
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December 4
is National Dice Day\, a fan observance celebrating the game piece that h
as become integral in so many games and cultural lore for over 5\,000 year
s. Observers typically celebrate by playing (and inviting others to play)
games involving dice.

\n

Some interesting facts:

\n

\n

The t
erm “die” comes from the word “datum\,” which means “something played.”\n

The oldest known dice were excavated as part of a 5000-year-old ba
ckgammon set at the Burnt City\, an archeological site in south-eastern Ir
an.

\n

Twenty-sided dice date back to the 2nd century AD and late B
C.

\n

In ancient Rome fortunes were commonly told through the casti
ng of dice and other sortes.

\n

In 18th century England\, there was
a person in gambling dens whose sole job was to swallow the dice in case
of a police raid.

\n

\n

National Dice Day is observed every Dece
mber 4\, although the origins of the observance remain a mystery.

\n
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CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:Day of the Ninja is a parodic holiday celebrating the image of
ninja in popular culture. Observers typically dress as ninja\, stage elabo
rate ninja poses in front of famous landmarks\, engage in ninja-related ac
tivities and spread information about ninja online.\nThe annual tradition
was launched in 2003 by the heretofore anonymous creators of Ninja Burger\
, a parodic burger franchise run by a sect of noble ninja taken to secretl
y delivering fast food meals\, anywhere\, anytime\, within 30 minutes or l
ess. The concept is similar to a Saturday Night Live sketch from the late
1970s by John Belushi entitled “Samurai Deli.”\nThe creators declared that
Day of the Ninja would be celebrated on December 5\, chosen because Decem
ber 5\, 2003 marked the release of Tom Cruise’s film The Last Samurai (whi
ch featured a scene where samurai battled ninja).\nFind out more at www.da
yoftheninja.com.\nSource(s):\nAsk A Ninja Vlog\, http://askaninja.com\, ac
cessed November 12\, 2013.\nNational Public Radio\, “Annual Day of the Nin
ja\,” NPR Morning Edition\, December 5\, 2007\, accessed November 12\, 201
3\, http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=16913089.\nNinja
Burger\, http://ninjaburger.com\, accessed November 12\, 2013.
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Day of the Ninja is a parodic holiday celebrating the im
age of ninja in popular culture. Observers typically dress as ninja\, stag
e elaborate ninja poses in front of famous landmarks\, engage in ninja-rel
ated activities and spread information about ninja online.

\n

The ann
ual tradition was launched in 2003 by the heretofore anonymous creators of
Ninja Burger\, a parodic burger fra
nchise run by a sect of noble ninja taken to secretly delivering fast food
meals\, anywhere\, anytime\, within 30 minutes or less. The concept is si
milar to a Saturday Night Live sketch from the late 1970s by John Belushi
entitled “Samurai Deli.”

\n

The creators declared that Day of the Nin
ja would be celebrated on December 5\, chosen because December 5\, 2003 ma
rked the release of Tom Cruise’s film The Last Samurai (which featured a s
cene where samurai battled ninja).

You’ll definitely feel the
energy with cutting-edge special effects\, pyrotechnics\, aerial stunts\,
martial arts\, motorcycles and more. It’s being hailed as the most techni
cally advanced live show ever. Join Marvel fans of all ages for this once-
in-a-lifetime\, monumental performance. The fate of the universe depends o
n it!

\n
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Conventions &amp\; Shows
CONTACT:http://www.usasciencefestival.org/
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to experience the most compelling\, exciting\, educat
ional and entertaining celebration of science in the United States at the
fourth biennial USA Science and Engineering Festival! The event takes plac
e Apr. 16-17 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington\,
D.C.\nThe Expo aims to reinvigorate the interest of our nation’s youth in
science\, technology\, engineering and math (STEM). It features over 3\,0
00 hands-on activities and over 150 science-based performances.\nThe Expo
also includes access to over 750 exhibiting organizations\, including some
of the most innovative employers in the field. It is an opportunity for p
rospective employers to demonstrate the coolest engineering and technology
applications to young people firsthand\, getting them excited to become t
omorrow’s scientists and engineers.\nBest of all\, it’s FREE!\nLearn more
at usasciencefestival.org.\nTickets: http://www.usasciencefestival.org/.
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rthwest\, Washington\, DC 20001\, USA
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Get ready to experience the most compelling\, exciting\, educa
tional and entertaining celebration of science in the United States at the
fourth biennial USA Science and Engineering Festival! The event takes place Apr. 1
6-17 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington\, D.C.

\n

The Expo aims to reinvigorate the interest of our nation’s youth in
science\, technology\, engineering and math (STEM). It features over 3\,00
0 hands-on activities and over 150 science-based performances.

\n

The
Expo also includes access to over 750 exhibiting organizations\, includin
g some of the most innovative employers in the field. It is an opportunity
for prospective employers to demonstrate the coolest engineering and tech
nology applications to young people firsthand\, getting them excited to be
come tomorrow’s scientists and engineers.

Creation’s Star Trek conventions a
re a place where you can commune with fellow Star Trek fans and meet your
favorite stars from the legendary television and film franchise. Attendees
enjoy three non-stop days of celebrity guests\, on-stage events\, contest
s\, parties\, autograph and photo ops\, a giant vendors room\, cosplay\, a
nd special performances\, all reveling in the universe created through Sta
r Trek and its numerous spin-offs.

\n

In 2013\, Creation’s twelfth an
nual Star Trek convention in Las Vegas broke the Guinness world record for
the largest gathering of people dressed as Star Trek characters\, with 10
85 people.

Creation’s Star Trek conventions are a p
lace where you can commune with fellow Star Trek fans and meet your favori
te stars from the legendary television and film franchise. Attendees enjoy
three non-stop days of celebrity guests\, on-stage events\, contests\, pa
rties\, autograph and photo ops\, a giant vendors room\, cosplay\, and spe
cial performances\, all reveling in the universe created through Star Trek
and its numerous spin-offs.

\n

In 2013\, Creation’s twelfth annual S
tar Trek convention in Las Vegas broke the Guinness world record for the l
argest gathering of people dressed as Star Trek characters\, with 1085 peo
ple.

You will thin
k twice before camping in a cabin in the woods ever again. Follow five col
lege friends on a weekend getaway as they accidentally unleash an evil\, f
lesh-eating force. When you want to laugh\, don’t worry– you’re supposed t
o! This uproarious spoof might be a little (or a lot) bloody\, but it was
created to make you cackle just in time for Halloween.

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strong>SHOWTIMES

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October 7-8\, 14-15\, 21-22\, 28
at 8 pm

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October 9\, 16\, 23 at 3 pm

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October 13\, 20\,
26-27 at 7:30 pm

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October 29 at 9:30 pm (Closing Night Late Night
Performance)

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Tickets:\n$22 (st
udents/seniors)\n$28 (adults)\n$30 (at the d
oor)

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Splash Zone Seats: \n$35 (in
advance)\n$38 (upgrade at the door)

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Sp
ecial Advisories

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Parental discretion advised due to adult
content\, language\, fake blood\, and gore. Recommended for ages 16+. Pat
rons purchasing tickets in row AA will definitely get wet. Patrons purchas
ing tickets in rows A-C may get splashed. This production employs the use
of non-toxic haze and strobe lighting effects\, as well as senseless humor
and simulated violence. Be forewarned!

(Re)Generatio
n Who is an awesome three-day Doctor Who Fan Convention in Baltimore\, MD\
, run by Onezumi Events.

\n

Tickets: https://regenerationwho.com/registration/register-for-the-event/.
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Live Performances
CONTACT:http://www.synetictheater.org/event_pages/beauty-beast/
DESCRIPTION:The Synetic Theater is proud to present a stage production of t
he French fairy tale\, Beauty and the Beast. A gothic quest for love\, wit
hout the singing teapot.\nIn this brand new adaptation directed by Company
Member Ben Cunis and adapted by Ben and Peter Cunis (The Three Musketeers
\, Genesis Reboot)\, Synetic nimble actors and innovative theatrical effec
ts will recreate the darkness and sensuality of the original French fairyt
ale. Synetic will transform this classic gothic romance into a visual drea
m full of wonder and mystery.\nThe show runs December 3\, 2014 through Jan
uary 11\, 2015.\nFind out more at synetictheater.org.\nTickets: http://www
.synetictheater.org/event_pages/beauty-beast/.
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The Synetic Theater is proud to present a stage production of the French f
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thout the singing teapot.

\n

In this brand new adaptation directed by
Company Member Ben Cunis and adapted by Ben and Peter Cunis (The Thre
e Musketeers\, Genesis Reboot)\, Synetic nimble actors and i
nnovative theatrical effects will recreate the darkness and sensuality of
the original French fairytale. Synetic will transform this classic gothic
romance into a visual dream full of wonder and mystery.

Scrooge has no honor\, nor any courage. Can three ghosts help hi
m to become the true warrior he ought to be in time to save Tiny Tim from
a horrible fate? Performed in the Original Klingon with English supertitle
s.

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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Live Performances
CONTACT:http://www.birchmere.com/events/the-return-of-aimee-manns-christmas
-show-with-aimee-mann-ted-leo-and-many-special-guests/
DESCRIPTION:After a hiatus of three years\, Aimee Mann announces the return
of her annual holiday tour\, this time in partnership with her bandmate T
ed Leo from her new project: The Both. There will be two shows:\n\nMon.\,
Dec. 15 (7:30 PM)\nTues.\, Dec. 16 (7:30 PM)\n\nAimee Mann is an American
rock singer-songwriter\, guitarist and bassist known for her music about t
he vast majority of human interactions that almost never get a song writte
n about them. According to Wikipedia\, she also has some decent geek cred.
\n\nIn 1997\, Mann recorded “Nobody Does It Better” on the album Shaken an
d Stirred: The David Arnold James Bond Project.\nIn 1998\, Mann appeared i
n the film The Big Lebowski as a German nihilist who sacrificed her green
nail polished right little toe.\nIn 2002\, Mann and her band appeared as t
hemselves in Buffy the Vampire Slayer\, performing her songs “This Is How
It Goes” and “Pavlov’s Bell” at The Bronze.\nIn 2004\, Mann contributed vo
cals to the song “That’s Me Trying” from William Shatner’s album Has Been
(co-written and produced by Ben Folds).\nIn 2008\, Mann appeared in the Co
medy Central series Lewis Black’s Root of All Evil in a comedic interview
conducted by comedian Paul F. Tompkins.\nIn 2014\, Mann voice acted on Ste
ven Universe\, providing the voice of Opal in episode “Giant Woman”.\n\nIn
past years Aimee’s holiday variety show has played to sold-out crowds on
both the East and West Coast\, featuring a mixture of Christmas classics\,
original music\, video\, sketches\, and a host of musical and comedian gu
ests\, and this year promises to have even more surprises.\nThis year\, Su
sanna Hoffs\, John Hodgman\, and more special guests will be joining the f
un!\nTickets are $49.50 (plus fees) and can be purchased through Ticketmas
ter. You can avoid paying the Ticketmaster surcharge by purchasing at box
office directly.\nFind out more at birchmere.com.\nTickets: http://www.bir
chmere.com/events/the-return-of-aimee-manns-christmas-show-with-aimee-mann
-ted-leo-and-many-special-guests/.
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After a hiatus o
f three years\, Aimee Mann
announces the return of her annual holiday tour\, this time in partne
rship with her bandmate Ted Leo from her new project: The Both. There will
be two shows:

Aimee Mann is an American rock
singer-songwriter\, guitarist and bassist known for her music about the va
st majority of human interactions that almost never get a song written abo
ut them. According to Wikipedia\, she also has some decent geek cred.

\n

\n

In 1997\, Mann recorded “Nobody Does It Better” on the album S
haken and Stirred: The David Arnold James Bond Project.

\n

In 1998\
, Mann appeared in the film The Big Lebowski as a German nihilist who sacr
ificed her green nail polished right little toe.

\n

In 2002\, Mann
and her band appeared as themselves in Buffy the Vampire Slayer\, performi
ng her songs “This Is How It Goes” and “Pavlov’s Bell” at The Bronze.

\n

In 2004\, Mann contributed vocals to the song “That’s Me Trying” fro
m William Shatner’s album Has Been (co-written and produced by Ben Folds).

\n

In 2008\, Mann appeared in the Comedy Central series Lewis Blac
k’s Root of All Evil in a comedic interview conducted by comedian Paul F.
Tompkins.

In past ye
ars Aimee’s holiday variety show has played to sold-out crowds on both the
East and West Coast\, featuring a mixture of Christmas classics\, origina
l music\, video\, sketches\, and a host of musical and comedian guests\, a
nd this year promises to have even more surprises.

\n

This year\, Sus
anna Hoffs\, John Hodgman\, and more special guests will be joining the fu
n!

\n

Tickets are $49.50 (plus fees) and can be purchased through Tic
ketmaster. You can avoid paying the Ticketmaster surcharge by purchasing a
t box office directly.

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DESCRIPTION:After a hiatus of three years\, Aimee Mann announces the return
of her annual holiday tour\, this time in partnership with her bandmate T
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Dec. 15 (7:30 PM)\nTues.\, Dec. 16 (7:30 PM)\n\nAimee Mann is an American
rock singer-songwriter\, guitarist and bassist known for her music about t
he vast majority of human interactions that almost never get a song writte
n about them. According to Wikipedia\, she also has some decent geek cred.
\n\nIn 1997\, Mann recorded “Nobody Does It Better” on the album Shaken an
d Stirred: The David Arnold James Bond Project.\nIn 1998\, Mann appeared i
n the film The Big Lebowski as a German nihilist who sacrificed her green
nail polished right little toe.\nIn 2002\, Mann and her band appeared as t
hemselves in Buffy the Vampire Slayer\, performing her songs “This Is How
It Goes” and “Pavlov’s Bell” at The Bronze.\nIn 2004\, Mann contributed vo
cals to the song “That’s Me Trying” from William Shatner’s album Has Been
(co-written and produced by Ben Folds).\nIn 2008\, Mann appeared in the Co
medy Central series Lewis Black’s Root of All Evil in a comedic interview
conducted by comedian Paul F. Tompkins.\nIn 2014\, Mann voice acted on Ste
ven Universe\, providing the voice of Opal in episode “Giant Woman”.\n\nIn
past years Aimee’s holiday variety show has played to sold-out crowds on
both the East and West Coast\, featuring a mixture of Christmas classics\,
original music\, video\, sketches\, and a host of musical and comedian gu
ests\, and this year promises to have even more surprises.\nThis year\, Su
sanna Hoffs\, John Hodgman\, and more special guests will be joining the f
un!\nTickets are $49.50 (plus fees) and can be purchased through Ticketmas
ter. You can avoid paying the Ticketmaster surcharge by purchasing at box
office directly.\nFind out more at birchmere.com.\nTickets: http://www.bir
chmere.com/events/the-return-of-aimee-manns-christmas-show-with-aimee-mann
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After a hiatus
of three years\, Aimee Ma
nn announces the return of her annual holiday tour\, this time in part
nership with her bandmate Ted Leo from her new project: The Both. There wi
ll be two shows:

Aimee Mann is an American roc
k singer-songwriter\, guitarist and bassist known for her music about the
vast majority of human interactions that almost never get a song written a
bout them. According to Wikipedia\, she also has some decent geek cred.

\n

\n

In 1997\, Mann recorded “Nobody Does It Better” on the album
Shaken and Stirred: The David Arnold James Bond Project.

\n

In 1998
\, Mann appeared in the film The Big Lebowski as a German nihilist who sac
rificed her green nail polished right little toe.

\n

In 2002\, Mann
and her band appeared as themselves in Buffy the Vampire Slayer\, perform
ing her songs “This Is How It Goes” and “Pavlov’s Bell” at The Bronze.

\n

In 2004\, Mann contributed vocals to the song “That’s Me Trying” fr
om William Shatner’s album Has Been (co-written and produced by Ben Folds)
.

\n

In 2008\, Mann appeared in the Comedy Central series Lewis Bla
ck’s Root of All Evil in a comedic interview conducted by comedian Paul F.
Tompkins.

In past y
ears Aimee’s holiday variety show has played to sold-out crowds on both th
e East and West Coast\, featuring a mixture of Christmas classics\, origin
al music\, video\, sketches\, and a host of musical and comedian guests\,
and this year promises to have even more surprises.

\n

This year\, Su
sanna Hoffs\, John Hodgman\, and more special guests will be joining the f
un!

\n

Tickets are $49.50 (plus fees) and can be purchased through Ti
cketmaster. You can avoid paying the Ticketmaster surcharge by purchasing
at box office directly.

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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Live Performances
CONTACT:http://www.wmgso.org/events/fall-concert-at-rockville-high-school
DESCRIPTION:The Washington Metropolitan Gamer Symphony Orchestra is taking
the stage for three concerts this fall.\n\nSat.\, Nov. 1\, 7:00 PM (Rockvi
lle\, MD)\nSat.\, Dec. 13\, 7:00 PM (Herndon\, VA)\nSat.\, Dec. 20\, 7:00
PM (Rockville\, MD)\n\nThe December concerts will feature the full orchest
ra performing “some 25 years’ worth of best-sellers\, including ‘Halo\,’ a
nd ‘The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.'” The concerts will also feature
“exclusive settings of video game music developed by WMGSO’s in-house tea
m of orchestrators.”\nThe November show will be a small ensemble showcase
featuring a “folk-inspired soundtrack of action-fantasy role-playing game
‘Bastion’ and jazz selections from ‘Katamari Damacy\,’ among many others.”
\nOrchestral performances of video game music have gained significant grou
nd over the past several years. About a dozen high school and college-leve
l ensembles devoted to the emerging genre exist nationwide. The earliest\,
from which WMGSO sprang\, began at the University of Maryland in 2005.\nF
ind out more at wmgso.org.
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GEO:+39.086914;-77.118318
LOCATION:Rockville High School @ 2100 Baltimore Road\, Rockville\, MD 20851
\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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The December concerts will feature the
full orchestra performing “some 25 years’ worth of best-sellers\, includi
ng ‘Halo\,’ and ‘The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.'” The concerts will
also feature “exclusive settings of video game music developed by WMGSO’s
in-house team of orchestrators.”

\n

The November show will be a smal
l ensemble showcase featuring a “folk-inspired soundtrack of action-fantas
y role-playing game ‘Bastion’ and jazz selections from ‘Katamari Damacy\,’
among many others.”

\n

Orchestral performances of video game music h
ave gained significant ground over the past several years. About a dozen h
igh school and college-level ensembles devoted to the emerging genre exist
nationwide. The earliest\, from which WMGSO sprang\, began at the Univers
ity of Maryland in 2005.

\n
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DTSTAMP:20171214T001718Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Signings &amp\; Appearances\,Special Events
CONTACT:http://www.sixthandi.org/tribe-events/patton-oswalt/
DESCRIPTION:Comedian\, writer\, actor\, and Star Wars afficionado Patton Os
walt will be appearing at Sixth & I to talk about his new book\, Silver Sc
reen Fiend: Learning About Life from an Addiction to Film.\nThe book is a
memoir about Oswalt’s coming of age as a performer and writer while obsess
ively watching classic films at the legendary New Beverly Cinema in Los An
geles in the mid-90s.\nBook signing to follow.\nFind out more at sixthandi
.org.\nTickets: http://www.sixthandi.org/tribe-events/patton-oswalt/.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150111T170000
GEO:+38.900632;-77.020256
LOCATION:Sixth & I @ 600 I Street Northwest\, Washington\, DC 20001\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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Comedian\, writer\, actor\, and Star Wars afficionado Patton Oswalt wi
ll be appearing at Sixth & I to talk about his new book\, Silver Scree
n Fiend: Learning About Life from an Addiction to Film.

\n

The b
ook is a memoir about Oswalt’s coming of age as a performer and writer whi
le obsessively watching classic films at the legendary New Beverly Cinema
in Los Angeles in the mid-90s.

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DTSTAMP:20171214T001718Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Live Performances
CONTACT:https://jamminjava.com/event/706593-paul-storm-vienna/
DESCRIPTION:Paul and Storm\, the singing-songwriting duo known for their co
medic songs about geek culture\, will be performing all their geeky tunes
at Jammin Java on Fri.\, Jan. 16! From the duo’s website:\nPaul and Storm
(Paul Sabourin and Greg “Storm” DiCostanzo) are known internationally and
across the Internet for their original comedy music (often with a “nerd-i
sh” bent). \nIn addition to their own live performances\, they are co-foun
ders of the geek-oriented variety show w00tstock\, along with Wil Wheaton
and Adam Savage. The duo’s original musical webseries\, “LearningTown“\, d
ebuted on YouTube’s Geek & Sundry channel in January 2013.\nTickets are $1
6.00 and may be purchased on Jammin Java’s website.\n\n5:30 PM – The New L
obby Bar opens\n6:00 PM – Doors\n7:30 PM – Paul and Storm\n\nFind out more
at jamminjava.com.\n\nTickets: https://jamminjava.com/event/706593-paul-s
torm-vienna/.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150116T193000
GEO:+38.904138;-77.261126
LOCATION:Jammin Java @ Glyndon Plaza\, 227 Maple Avenue East\, Vienna\, VA
22180\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Paul and Storm LIVE! at Jammin Java
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Paul and Storm\, the singing-songwriting duo known for their c
omedic songs about geek culture\, will be performing all their geeky tunes
at Jammin Java on Fri.\, Jan. 16! From the duo’s website:

\n

Paul and Storm (Paul Sabourin and Greg “Storm”
DiCostanzo) are known internationally and across the Internet for their or
iginal comedy music (often with a “nerd-ish” bent).

\n

In addition to their own live performances\, they
are co-founders of the geek-oriented variety show w00tstock\, along with
Wil Wheaton and Adam Savage. The duo’s original musical webseries\, “Learn
ingTown“\, debuted on YouTube’s Geek & Sundry channel in January 2013.

X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:geek culture\,Jammin Java\,live performances\,music\,
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Lectures &amp\; Seminars
CONTACT:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/behind-the-mustache-the-lives-of-vince
nt-price-and-edgar-allan-poe-tickets-14907222905
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Edgar Allan Poe’s 206th birthday with a tribute to ic
ons of horror and suspense: Edgar Allan Poe and Vincent Price!\nBehind the
Mustache features critically acclaimed actor John Astin (best known for p
laying Gomez on The Addams Family) and Victoria Price (author and daughter
of legendary Hollywood horror star Vincent Price).\nThe program will feat
ure John Astin presenting a selection of Poe’s most famous poems and excer
pts of his well-known tales of horror\, along with commentary about Poe’s
life and works. Victoria Price will offer a behind-the-scenes look at Vinc
ent Price as she shares personal anecdotes about growing up with her famou
s father. She will be selling & signing her book\, Vincent Price: A Daught
er’s Biography.\nThe evening will culminate with a Toast to Poe. Other att
ractions include an exhibit of rare Poe memorabilia (lock of Poe’s hair\,
piece of Poe’s coffin\, and more).\nFind out more at eventbrite.com.\nTick
ets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/behind-the-mustache-the-lives-of-vincent
-price-and-edgar-allan-poe-tickets-14907222905.
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150118T180000
GEO:+39.290155;-76.623561
LOCATION:Westminster Hall at the University of Maryland @ University of Mar
yland\, 519 West Fayette Street\, Baltimore\, MD 21201\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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Behind the Mustache features critically acclaimed ac
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) and Victoria Price (author and daughter of legendary Hollywood horror st
ar Vincent Price).

\n

The program will feature John Astin presenting
a selection of Poe’s most famous poems and excerpts of his well-known tale
s of horror\, along with commentary about Poe’s life and works. Victoria P
rice will offer a behind-the-scenes look at Vincent Price as she shares pe
rsonal anecdotes about growing up with her famous father. She will be sell
ing & signing her book\, Vincent Price: A Daughter’s Biography.

\n

Th
e evening will culminate with a Toast to Poe. Other attractions include an
exhibit of rare Poe memorabilia (lock of Poe’s hair\, piece of Poe’s coff
in\, and more).

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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Special Events
CONTACT:703-329-3075\; http://johnstrongbows.com/
DESCRIPTION:Lords and Ladies! Our friends at John Strongbow’s Tavern are ho
lding another of their popular medieval heritage beer tastings on Sun.\, J
an. 25!\nYes\, we’re bringing the fun back to beer again. Warm up and live
n up this winter with a return of our famous medieval beer tastings on Jan
uary 25\, 2015\, at 2 PM! We are pleased to offer 16 or more beers to tast
e for 20 dollars.\nEach of the beers at the tasting are:\n\nrated 98% exce
llent in international competition\nof legitimate\, documented medieval he
ritage\nconsidered amongst the finest beers in the world!\n\nCall now as t
hese beer tastings fill up right away\, 703-329-3075.\nGodspeed\, Happy Ne
w Year!\nWe remain your most humble servants\,\nThomas and Karla\nDuke and
Duchess of Salem\nAdmission to the beer tasting is $20.00 per person and
includes the beer samples only. Food is sold separately: $10.00 for sausag
e mashed potatoes and brats or $22.00 for the entire buffet (featuring bra
ts\, roasted carrots\, sausage mashed potatoes\, birds\, scrambled eggs\,
salad\, fresh baked roles\, fruit\, and a special desert). Non-drinkers wi
ll not be charged for the beer tasting and non-eaters will not be charged
for food.\nThe special beer tasting is by reservation only. Space is very
limited!\nTo book\, please call 703-329-3075. Or visit johnstrongbows.com.
\nTickets: http://johnstrongbows.com/.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150125T140000
GEO:+38.804926;-77.047537
LOCATION:John Strongbow's Tavern @ 710 King Street\, Alexandria\, VA 22314\
, USA
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:John Strongbow’s Winter Beer Tasting
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Lords and Ladies! Our friends
at John S
trongbow’s Tavern are holding another of their popular medieval herita
ge beer tastings on Sun.\, Jan. 25!

\n

Yes\, we’re bringi
ng the fun back to beer again. Warm up and liven up this winter with a ret
urn of our famous medieval beer tastings on January 25\, 2015\, at 2 PM! We are
pleased to offer 16 or more beers to taste for 20 dollars.

\n

Each of
the beers at the tasting are:

\n

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rated 98% excellent in inter
national competition

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of legitimate\, documented medieval heritag
e

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considered amongst the finest beers in the world!

\n

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Call now as these beer tastings fill up right away\, 703-329-3075.

\n

Godspeed\, Happy New Year!

\n

We remain your most humble servan
ts\,\nThomas and Karla\nDuke and Duchess of Salem

\n

Admission to the beer tasting is $20.00 per person and includes t
he beer samples only. Food is sold separately: $10.00 for sausage mashed p
otatoes and brats or $22.00 for the entire buffet (featuring brats\, roast
ed carrots\, sausage mashed potatoes\, birds\, scrambled eggs\, salad\, fr
esh baked roles\, fruit\, and a special desert). Non-drinkers will not be
charged for the beer tasting and non-eaters will not be charged for food.<
/p>\n

The special beer tasting is by reservation only. Space is very lim
ited!

X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:John Strongbow's Taven\,medieval\,renaissance
X-COST:RSVP Required
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DTSTAMP:20171214T001718Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Live Performances
CONTACT:http://www.birchmere.com/events/charles-ross-one-man-star-wars-tril
ogy-2/
DESCRIPTION:Canadian actor Charles Ross returns to The Birchmere\, Sat.\, J
an. 31\, to perform his One Man Star Wars Trilogy\, an off-Broadway play b
ased on the original Star Wars films.\nFor those unfamiliar\, Ross plays a
ll the characters\, recreates the effects\, inserts factoids when appropri
ate\, sings from John Williams’ iconic score\, flies the ships and fights
both sides of the battles.\nHe’s used the concept with other film trilogie
s\, including One Man Lord of the Rings. Those who haven’t seen the show w
ill find it highly enjoyable.\nTickets are $35.00 (plus fees) and are avai
lable at birchmere.com. You can avoid the service charge by purchasing at
the box office directly.\nFind out more at birchmere.com.\nTickets: http:/
/www.birchmere.com/events/charles-ross-one-man-star-wars-trilogy-2/.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150131T193000
GEO:+38.839996;-77.061481
LOCATION:The Birchmere @ 3701 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA 22305\,
USA
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:One Man Star Wars Trilogy (2015)
URL:http://www.nerdc.net/event/one-man-star-wars-2015/
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Canadian actor Charles Ross returns to The Birchmere\, Sat.\, Jan.
31\, to perform his One Man Star Wars Trilo
gy\, an off-Broadway play based on the original Star Wars films.

\n

For those unfamiliar\, Ross plays all the characters\, re
creates the effects\, inserts factoids when appropriate\, sings from John
Williams’ iconic score\, flies the ships and fights both sides of the batt
les.

\n

He’s used the concept with other film trilogies\, including <
em>One Man Lord of the Rings. Those who haven’t seen the show will fi
nd it highly enjoyable.

\n

Tickets are $35.00 (plus fees) and are ava
ilable at birchmere.com. You can avoid the s
ervice charge by purchasing at the box office directly.

X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:geek culture\,live performances\,One Man Star Wars\,S
tar Wars\,The Birchmere
X-COST:$35.00 (plus fees)
X-TICKETS-URL:http://www.birchmere.com/events/charles-ross-one-man-star-war
s-trilogy-2/
X-INSTANT-EVENT:1
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-14718@www.nerdc.net
DTSTAMP:20171214T001718Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Trivia
CONTACT:http://www.thinkgeek.com/blog/2015/01/thinkgeeks-geek-trivia-night-
o-5.html
DESCRIPTION:Read up on your geek history and brush up on all your favorite
comic books\, shows\, and movies because ThinkGeek is hosting another Geek
Trivia Night at Jammin Java!\nJoin us on Thursday\, February 5 for our fi
rst Geek Trivia Night of 2015 at Jammin’ Java in Vienna\, VA.\nCompete aga
inst your fellow geeks for prizes & the title of Geek Masters of the Unive
rse! (Plus\, have a grand ol’ time while you’re at it!)\nTickets go on sal
e 1pm ET Wednesday\, January 21 on Brown Paper Tickets. There is a limited
amount\, so if it’s anything like the previous Trivia Nights\, tickets wi
ll sell out FAST.\nWe suggest you start recruiting and forming your team o
f 6-8 people now! Choose your teammates wisely because we’ll ask about any
thing. From Game of Thrones to outer space to the meaning of Timmy.\nIf yo
u have less than 6 but still want to play\, we can match you up\, but you
must agree to leave your fate up to the almighty Timmy! There will be time
at the beginning of the night for you to meet your new team & form new fr
iendships.\nTickets are $15.00 and will be sold at a first come\, first se
rved basis. ThinkGeek recommends teams purchase their tickets together. Al
so\, everyone must have a ticket\, including children. ThinkGeek suggests
geeklings be age 13+ and/or huge trivia buffs.\nDoors open at 7:00 PM\, wi
th the festivities running until 10:30pm. There will be 4 rounds of questi
ons\, 10 questions per round.\nFind out more at thinkgeek.com/blog.\nTicke
ts: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1197968.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150205T190000
GEO:+38.90419;-77.261253
LOCATION:Jammin Java @ 227 Maple Avenue East\, Vienna\, VA 22180\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:ThinkGeek presents GEEK TRIVIA NIGHT!
URL:http://www.nerdc.net/event/thinkgeek-presents-geek-trivia-night/
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Join us on Thursday\, February 5
for our first Geek Trivia Night of 2015 at Jammin’ Java in Vienna\, VA.

\n

Compete against your fellow geeks for prizes & the title of Geek Mas
ters of the Universe! (Plus\, have a grand ol’ time while you’re at it!)
p>\n

Tickets go on sale 1pm ET Wednesday\, January 21 on Brown Paper Tic
kets. There is a limited amount\, so if it’s anything like the previous Tr
ivia Nights\, tickets will sell out FAST.

\n

We suggest you start rec
ruiting and forming your team of 6-8 people now! Choose your teammates wis
ely because we’ll ask about anything. From Game of Thrones to outer space
to the meaning of Timmy.

\n

If you have less than 6 but still want to
play\, we can match you up\, but you must agree to leave your fate up to
the almighty Timmy! There will be time at the beginning of the night for y
ou to meet your new team & form new friendships.

\n

Tick
ets are $15.00 and will be sold at a first come\, first served basis. Thin
kGeek recommends teams purchase their tickets together. Also\, everyone mu
st have a ticket\, including children. ThinkGeek suggests geeklings be age
13+ and/or huge trivia buffs.

\n

Doors open at 7:00 PM\, with the fe
stivities running until 10:30pm. There will be 4 rounds of questions\, 10
questions per round.

X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Jammin Java\,ThinkGeek\,trivia
X-COST:$15.00
X-TICKETS-URL:http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1197968
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DTSTAMP:20171214T001718Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Special Events
CONTACT:https://www.paintnite.com/pages/events/view/dc/860151
DESCRIPTION:Unleash your inner Picaso at go home with your very own TARDIS
at this Doctor Who-themed Paint Nite!\nIn just about two hours\, while you
’re sipping on a cocktail\, our performing artists will guide you through
each painting so that you come up with your own unique masterpiece!\nAbsol
utely no painting experience is needed\, and we take care of all supplies:
canvas\, paints\, brushes and even a smock.\nEvents last approximately tw
o hours\, at the end of which you get to take home your new masterpiece. W
e use acrylic paint in primary colors and provide 16”x20” canvases at all
of our events.\nThis event begins promptly at 7:00 PM. Please allow a litt
le extra time to find parking and get settled. If you would like to sit wi
th friends\, come early to reserve your seats. If you are interested in ea
ting dinner\, please arrive an hour early to dine. Feel free to migrate on
ce the event has started with your drinks and dessert!\n*Please note\, thi
s painting party is only for adults age 21 and older and this is NOT a BYO
B event–all food and drink must be purchased at the restaurant. No food or
drink is included with your ticket price.\nFind out more at paintnite.com
.\nTickets: https://www.paintnite.com/pages/events/view/dc/860151.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150212T190000
GEO:+38.899913;-76.987052
LOCATION:H Street Country Club @ 1335 H Street Northeast\, Washington\, DC
20002\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Doctor Who Paint Nite
URL:http://www.nerdc.net/event/doctor-who-paint-nite-2/
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In just about two hours\
, while you’re sipping on a cocktail\, our performing artists will guide y
ou through each painting so that you come up with your own unique masterpi
ece!

\n

Absolutely no painting experience is needed\, and we take car
e of all supplies: canvas\, paints\, brushes and even a smock.

\n

Eve
nts last approximately two hours\, at the end of which you get to take hom
e your new masterpiece. We use acrylic paint in primary colors and provide
16”x20” canvases at all of our events.

\n

This event begins promptly
at 7:00 PM. Please allow a little extra time to find parking and get sett
led. If you would like to sit with friends\, come early to reserve your se
ats. If you are interested in eating dinner\, please arrive an hour early
to dine. Feel free to migrate once the event has started with your drinks
and dessert!

\n

*Please note\, this painting party is only for adults
age 21 and older and this is NOT a BYOB event–all food and drink must be
purchased at the restaurant. No food or drink is included with your ticket
price.

The show will consist of a presentation and an
audience Q&A. Via a press release: “He often takes questions from children
since he is fascinated with young ones who are interested in science.” Br
ing your science questions and bring your kids (and train your kids to ask
your science questions for you\, so you’ll be more likely to get called o
n!).

X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:lectures and seminars\,Neil deGrasse Tyson\,science
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DTSTAMP:20171214T001718Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Live Performances
CONTACT:http://www.birchmere.com
DESCRIPTION:Gaelic Storm – the Celtic band known for their traditional Iris
h music\, Scottish music\, and original tunes in both the Celtic and Celti
c rock genres – returns to The Birchmere Mar. 4-5. The band will be showca
sing their fifth #1 album on the Billboard World Albums chart.\n\nWeds.\,
Mar. 4 (7:30 PM)\nThurs.\, Mar. 5 (7:30 PM)\n\nFull Irish: The Best of Gae
lic Storm 2004-2014 is the seventh album to be released on the band’s own
label\, Lost Again Records. It features a seasoned blend of savory Gaelic
Storm staples…fan favorites cured over the course of ten years\, six album
s\, and thousands of live shows.\nFull Irish also includes a sampling of f
an favorites from those albums\, along with four unreleased tracks\, inclu
ding “Irish Party in Third Class\,” the song they wrote and performed for
Titanic.\nTickets are $35.00 (plus fees) and can be purchased through Tick
etmaster. You can avoid paying the Ticketmaster surcharge by purchasing at
box office directly.\nFind out more at birchmere.com.\nTickets: http://ww
w.birchmere.com.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150304T193000
GEO:+38.839996;-77.061481
LOCATION:The Birchmere @ 3701 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA 22305\,
USA
RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20150306T235959Z
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Gaelic Storm [Music]
URL:http://www.nerdc.net/event/gaelic-storm-music/
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Gaelic Storm – the C
eltic band known for their traditional Irish music\, Scottish music\, and
original tunes in both the Celtic and Celtic rock genres – returns to The
Birchmere Mar. 4-5. The band will be showcasing their fifth #1 album on th
e Billboard World Albums chart.

Full Irish: Th
e Best of Gaelic Storm 2004-2014 is the seventh album to be released
on the band’s own label\, Lost Again Records. It features a seasoned blend
of savory Gaelic Storm staples…fan favorites cured over the course of ten
years\, six albums\, and thousands of live shows.

\n

Full Irish<
/em> also includes a sampling of fan favorites from those albums\, along w
ith four unreleased tracks\, including “Irish Party in Third Class\,” the
song they wrote and performed for Titanic.

\n

Tickets are $35.00 (plu
s fees) and can be purchased through Ticketmaster. You can avoid paying th
e Ticketmaster surcharge by purchasing at box office directly.

An unique and hilarious mixture of live art\, pro-wr
estling style characters and improvised commentary\, there’s truly nothing
like it in the world today. Cheer on your favorite artists and lead them
to victory\, but beware the surprise topics from the unpredictable Wheel o
f Death!

Comic book fans
unite as Maki Roll and her gang of super friends answer age old questions
: Bruce Wayne or Tony Stark? Justice League or Avengers? Your Friendly Nei
ghborhood Spiderman or Supes? Join us as we take the term “comic strip” to
a completely new level.

\n

\n

Superhero Cast

\n

Fox Marti
n

\n

Addie Pocere

\n

Maria Bella

\n

Maki Roll

\n<
/ul>\n

With special guests NYC Superbabes!

\n

Taking us through Sta
rk Enterprises will be the man himself (well…sort of)\, Horatio Dark!

\n

Ticket link to be posted soon! $15.00 advance\, $20.00 door.

\n

Costumes are encouraged for costume contest. Raffle during intermission fo
r a prize package fit for any crime fighting wonderkin! 21+ NO EXCEPTIONS!

X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:burlesque\,DC\,live performances\,Marvel
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X-INSTANT-EVENT:1
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UID:ai1ec-14871@www.nerdc.net
DTSTAMP:20171214T001718Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Parties &amp\; Mixers
CONTACT:http://www.prosinthecity.com/event/speed-dating-washington-dc-12921
DESCRIPTION:Professionals in the City is hosting another geek-themed speed
dating event near Metro Center on Wed.\, Mar. 25. It’s a chance to meet an
d greet singles with a common interest in geek culture.\nUnlike most speed
dating events\, which require starting conversations from scratch\, this
event gives you an ideal place to start a conversation: a common interest
in the geeky things we all love.\nTickets are $30.00 and can be purchased
at prosinthecity.com or by calling 202-686-5990. Use the promo code SCIFIO
UTPOST12921 to receive $15.00 off tickets purchased in advance.\nCheck in
is at 7:00 and the dating begins at 7:20. Professionals in the City asks t
hat you check-in at 7:00 so you have a chance to mix and mingle before the
dating begins.\nThis is your chance to meet and greet other singles with
a common interest in science fiction and fantasy. Find out more at prosint
hecity.com.\nTickets: http://www.prosinthecity.com/event/speed-dating-wash
ington-dc-12921.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150325T190000
GEO:+38.901943;-77.026364
LOCATION:Finn and Porter @ 900 10th Street Northwest\, Washington\, DC 2000
1\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Geek Speed Dating (2015.1)
URL:http://www.nerdc.net/event/speed-dating-2015-1/
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n

Professionals in the City is hosting another geek-them
ed speed dating event near Metro Center on Wed.\, Mar. 25. It’s a chance t
o meet and greet singles with a common interest in geek culture.

\n

U
nlike most speed dating events\, which require starting conversations from
scratch\, this event gives you an ideal place to start a conversation: a
common interest in the geeky things we all love.

\n

Tickets are $30.0
0 and can be purchased at prosinthecity.com or by calling 202-686-5990. Us
e the promo code SCIFIOUTPOST12921 to receive $15.00 off tickets purchased
in advance.

\n

Check in is at 7:00 and the dating begins at 7:20. Pr
ofessionals in the City asks that you check-in at 7:00 so you have a chanc
e to mix and mingle before the dating begins.

\n

This is your chance
to meet and greet other singles with a common interest in science fiction
and fantasy. Find out more at prosinthecity.com.

X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Professionals in the City\,singles events
X-TICKETS-URL:http://www.prosinthecity.com/event/speed-dating-washington-dc
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-14711@www.nerdc.net
DTSTAMP:20171214T001718Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Special Events
CONTACT:https://www.paintnite.com/pages/events/view/dc/853504
DESCRIPTION:Unleash your inner Picaso and go home with your very own TARDIS
at this Doctor Who-themed Paint Nite!\nIn just about two hours\, while yo
u’re sipping on a cocktail\, our performing artists will guide you through
each painting so that you come up with your own unique masterpiece!\nAbso
lutely no painting experience is needed\, and we take care of all supplies
: canvas\, paints\, brushes and even a smock.\nEvents last approximately t
wo hours\, at the end of which you get to take home your new masterpiece.
We use acrylic paint in primary colors and provide 16”x20” canvases at all
of our events.\nThis event begins promptly at 7:00 PM. Please allow a lit
tle extra time to find parking and get settled. If you would like to sit w
ith friends\, come early to reserve your seats. If you are interested in e
ating dinner\, please arrive an hour early to dine. Feel free to migrate o
nce the event has started with your drinks and dessert!\n*Please note\, th
is painting party is only for adults age 21 and older and this is NOT a BY
OB event–all food and drink must be purchased at the restaurant. No food o
r drink is included with your ticket price.\nFind out more at paintnite.co
m.\nTickets: https://www.paintnite.com/pages/events/view/dc/853504.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150326T190000
GEO:+38.911997;-77.009455
LOCATION:Washington Firehouse Tavern @ 1626 North Capitol Street Northwest\
, Washington\, DC 20002\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Doctor Who Paint Nite
URL:http://www.nerdc.net/event/doctor-who-paint-nite-3/
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n

In just about two hours
\, while you’re sipping on a cocktail\, our performing artists will guide
you through each painting so that you come up with your own unique masterp
iece!

\n

Absolutely no painting experience is needed\, and we take ca
re of all supplies: canvas\, paints\, brushes and even a smock.

\n

Ev
ents last approximately two hours\, at the end of which you get to take ho
me your new masterpiece. We use acrylic paint in primary colors and provid
e 16”x20” canvases at all of our events.

\n

This event begins promptl
y at 7:00 PM. Please allow a little extra time to find parking and get set
tled. If you would like to sit with friends\, come early to reserve your s
eats. If you are interested in eating dinner\, please arrive an hour early
to dine. Feel free to migrate once the event has started with your drinks
and dessert!

\n

*Please note\, this painting party is only for adult
s age 21 and older and this is NOT a BYOB event–all food and drink must be
purchased at the restaurant. No food or drink is included with your ticke
t price.

DAR Cons
titution Hall—Don’t miss Neil Gaiman\, the critically acclaimed bestsellin
g author of titles such as American Gods\, Coraline\, The Graveyard Book\, and the groundbreaking The Sandman co
mics\, at this special one-night-only event May 1 at DAR Constitution Hall
.

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DTSTAMP:20171214T001718Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Live Performances
CONTACT:http://www.bsomusic.org/calendar/events/2014-2015-events/pok%C3%A9m
on-symphonic-evolutions.aspx
DESCRIPTION:Baltimore\, MD—Brought to life by the Baltimore Symphony Orches
tra\, and accompanied by exciting visuals on a giant screen\, Pokémon: Sym
phonic Evolutions will take audiences of all ages on a powerful musical re
trospective through the popular video game franchise’s most memorable melo
dies.\nThe premiere of Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions in Washington\, D.C.
sold out with a second performance added by popular demand. Don’t miss thi
s one night only Baltimore performance!\nWith millions of video games sold
since its debut in 1996\, Pokémon continues to provide memorable entertai
nment around the world. Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions gives loyal fans and
newcomers a chance to experience the evolution of the franchise through a
ll-new orchestral arrangements with carefully timed visuals drawing from c
lassic and recent Pokémon video games including:\n\nPokémon Red and Pokémo
n Blue\nPokémon Yellow\nPokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver\nPokémon Crystal\n
Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire\nPokémon Emerald\nPokémon Diamond and Po
kémon Pearl\nPokémon Platinum\nPokémon Black and Pokémon White\nPokémon X
and Pokémon Y\n\nOne dollar of each ticket goes to supporting the educatio
n programs of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.\nFind out more at bsomusic
.org.\nTickets: http://www.bsomusic.org/calendar/events/2014-2015-events/p
ok%C3%A9mon-symphonic-evolutions.aspx.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150501T200000
GEO:+39.303911;-76.618961
LOCATION:Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall @ 1212 Cathedral Street\, Baltimore
\, MD 21201\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions
URL:http://www.nerdc.net/event/pokemon-symphonic-evolutions/
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Baltimore\, MD—Brought to life by the Baltimore Sym
phony Orchestra\, and accompanied by exciting visuals on a giant screen\,
Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions will take audiences of all ages on a powerfu
l musical retrospective through the popular video game franchise’s most me
morable melodies.

\n

The premiere of Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions in
Washington\, D.C. sold out with a second performance added by popular dem
and. Don’t miss this one night only Baltimore performance!

\n

With mi
llions of video games sold since its debut in 1996\, Pokémon continues to
provide memorable entertainment around the world. Pokémon: Symphonic Evolu
tions gives loyal fans and newcomers a chance to experience the evolution
of the franchise through all-new orchestral arrangements with carefully ti
med visuals drawing from classic and recent Pokémon video games including:

\n

\n

Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue

\n

Pokémon Yellow

\n

Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver

\n

Pokémon Crystal

\n

Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire

\n

Pokémon Emerald

\n

Poké
mon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl

\n

Pokémon Platinum

\n

Pokémon
Black and Pokémon White

\n

Pokémon X and Pokémon Y

\n

\n

One dollar of each ticket goes to supporting the education programs of th
e Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.

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DTSTAMP:20171214T001718Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Live Performances
CONTACT:http://www.bsomusic.org/calendar/events/2014-2015-events/a-tribute-
to-john-williams.aspx
DESCRIPTION:North Bethesda\, MD—Behind every great film is a compelling sco
re\, and the works of noted film composer John Williams are nothing short
of brilliant.\nJoin the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra for a celebration of
this iconic contemporary composer and hear your favorite themes from block
busters such as Schindler’s List\, Star Wars\, Harry Potter\, and Empire o
f the Sun.\nFind out more at bsomusic.org.\nTickets: http://www.bsomusic.o
rg/calendar/events/2014-2015-events/a-tribute-to-john-williams.aspx.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150528T200000
GEO:+39.031722;-77.102871
LOCATION:The Music Center at Strathmore @ 5301 Tuckerman Lane\, North Bethe
sda\, MD 20852\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:A Tribute to John Williams (Strathmore)
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No
rth Bethesda\, MD—Behind every great film is a compelling score\, and the
works of noted film composer John Williams are nothing short of brilliant.

\n

Join the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra for a celebration of this i
conic contemporary composer and hear your favorite themes from blockbuster
s such as Schindler’s List\, Star Wars\, Harry Potte
r\, and Empire of the Sun.

The Ju
ne 6 concert (in Rockville) will include music from The Legend of Zelda an
d Civilization IV. The June 27 concert (in Sterling\, VA) will include mus
ic from The Legend of Zelda\, Civilization IV\, and Shining Force II.

\n

Orchestral performances of video game music have gained significant g
round over the past several years. About a dozen high school and college-l
evel ensembles devoted to the emerging genre exist nationwide. The earlies
t\, from which WMGSO sprang\, began at the University of Maryland in 2005.

\n
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:games and gaming\,live performances\,music\,Washingto
n Metropolitan Gamer Symphony Orchestra
X-COST:$6.00 (suggested)
X-INSTANT-EVENT:1
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-14933@www.nerdc.net
DTSTAMP:20171214T001718Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Film &amp\; Television\,Film Releases
CONTACT:http://thegallowsmovie.com/
DESCRIPTION:The found footage horror film The Gallows opens in theaters Fri
.\, Jul. 10.\nIn 1993\, a boy named Charlie is killed in a horrific accide
nt during a small town high school play – “The Gallows”. In 2013\, student
s at the school resurrect the failed show in a misguided attempt to honor
the anniversary of the tragedy – but a few of the students break in at nig
ht to stop the production and soon discover that some things are better le
ft alone for good.\nFind out more at thegallowsmovie.com.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150612T160300
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150612T170300
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:The Gallows [Film]
URL:http://www.nerdc.net/event/the-gallows-film/
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n

The found footage horror film The Gallows opens in theaters
Fri.\, Jul. 10.

\n

In 1993\, a boy named Charlie is killed in a horr
ific accident during a small town high school play – “The Gallows”. In 201
3\, students at the school resurrect the failed show in a misguided attemp
t to honor the anniversary of the tragedy – but a few of the students brea
k in at night to stop the production and soon discover that some things ar
e better left alone for good.

\n
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:film releases\,horror
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-14831@www.nerdc.net
DTSTAMP:20171214T001718Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Live Performances
CONTACT:http://www.wolftrap.org/tickets/calendar/performance/15filene/0618s
how15.aspx
DESCRIPTION:Vienna\, VA—“Hip hop violinist” Lindsey Stirling is bringing he
r special brand of geeky entertainment to Wolf Trap on Thurs.\, June 18!\n
There is no one else like Lindsey Stirling. We are talking about a classic
ally trained violinist from Gilbert\, Arizona\, entering a futuristic worl
d of big beats and animation – imagine Vanessa Mae leaping through the pag
es of a Manga comic with Skrillex in hot pursuit. Her song ‘Crystallize’ w
as the eighth most-viewed video on YouTube last year\, racking up an incre
dible 78 million views and gaining more than 3.6 million subscribers for h
er YouTube channel.\nStirling is the model of modern independent recording
artist\, with a formidable online presence and a powerful\, symbiotic rel
ationship with her fans. She is famed for taking “requests” and has record
ed unique versions of the themes from “Phantom Of The Opera” and “Game Of
Thrones”\, the computer games “Zelda\,” “Pokemon\,” and “Skyrim\,” and pop
songs by Michael Jackson and Rihanna\; She uploads them all to Lindseysto
mp\, a YouTube channel packed with music videos and short comedy films\, m
any featuring her alter-ego – a ‘superfan’ named Phelba.\nIn 2010\, Stirli
ng was a quarter-finalist on America’s Got Talent\, where she was known as
the Hip-hop Violinist.\nFind out more at wolftrap.org.\nTickets: http://w
ww.wolftrap.org/tickets/calendar/performance/15filene/0618show15.aspx.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150618T200000
GEO:+38.933483;-77.265745
LOCATION:Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts @ 1635 Trap Road\,
Vienna\, VA 22182\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Lindsey Stirling LIVE! at Wolf Trap
URL:http://www.nerdc.net/event/lindsey-stirling-live-at-wolf-trap/
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n

There is no one else like Lindsey Stirling. We are talking about
a classically trained violinist from Gilbert\, Arizona\, entering a futur
istic world of big beats and animation – imagine Vanessa Mae leaping throu
gh the pages of a Manga comic with Skrillex in hot pursuit. Her song ‘Crys
tallize’ was the eighth most-viewed video on YouTube last year\, racking u
p an incredible 78 million views and gaining more than 3.6 million subscri
bers for her YouTube channel.

\n

Stirling is the model of modern inde
pendent recording artist\, with a formidable online presence and a powerfu
l\, symbiotic relationship with her fans. She is famed for taking “request
s” and has recorded unique versions of the themes from “Phantom Of The Ope
ra” and “Game Of Thrones”\, the computer games “Zelda\,” “Pokemon\,” and “
Skyrim\,” and pop songs by Michael Jackson and Rihanna\; She uploads them
all to Lindseystomp\, a YouTube channel packed with music videos and short
comedy films\, many featuring her alter-ego – a ‘superfan’ named Phelba.<
/p>

\n

In 2010\, Stirling was a quarter-finalist on Amer
ica’s Got Talent\, where she was known as the Hip-hop Violinist.

X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:burlesque\,Joss Whedon\,live performances
X-COST:$12.00 (advance)\; $15.00 (door)
X-TICKETS-URL:http://www.blackcatdc.com/shows/burlesque2.html
X-INSTANT-EVENT:1
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-14763@www.nerdc.net
DTSTAMP:20171214T001718Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Live Performances
CONTACT:http://www.baltimoresoundstage.com/event/748661-one-man-star-wars-t
rilogy-baltimore/
DESCRIPTION:Baltimore\, MD—Canadian actor Charles Ross graces the Baltimore
Soundstage on Fri.\, Jun. 19 to perform his One Man Star Wars Trilogy\, a
n off-Broadway play based on the original Star Wars films.\nFor those unfa
miliar\, Ross plays all the characters\, recreates the effects\, inserts f
actoids when appropriate\, sings from John Williams’ iconic score\, flies
the ships and fights both sides of the battles.\nHe’s used the concept wit
h other film trilogies\, including One Man Lord of the Rings. Those who ha
ven’t seen the show will find it highly enjoyable.\nTickets are $25.00 (ad
vance)\, $35.00 (door). Doors open at 7:00 PM\, show starts at 8:00 PM.\nF
ind out more at baltimoresoundstage.com.\nTickets: http://www.baltimoresou
ndstage.com/event/748661-one-man-star-wars-trilogy-baltimore/.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150619T200000
GEO:+39.287574;-76.607435
LOCATION:Baltimore Soundstage @ 124 Market Place\, Baltimore\, MD 21202\, U
SA
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:One Man Star Wars Trilogy
URL:http://www.nerdc.net/event/one-man-star-wars-trilogy/
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n

Baltimore\, MD—Canadian actor Charles Ross graces the B
altimore Soundstage on Fri.\, Jun. 19 to perform his One Man Star Wars Trilogy\, an off-Broadway p
lay based on the original Star Wars films.

\n

For those unfa
miliar\, Ross plays all the characters\, recreates the effects\, inserts f
actoids when appropriate\, sings from John Williams’ iconic score\, flies
the ships and fights both sides of the battles.

\n

He’s used the conc
ept with other film trilogies\, including One Man Lord of the Rings. Those who haven’t seen the show will find it highly enjoyable.

X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:comedy\,live performances\,Star Wars
X-TICKETS-URL:http://www.baltimoresoundstage.com/event/748661-one-man-star-
wars-trilogy-baltimore/
X-INSTANT-EVENT:1
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-14817@www.nerdc.net
DTSTAMP:20171214T001718Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Live Performances
CONTACT:http://www.wolftrap.org/tickets/calendar/performance/15filene/0619s
how15.aspx
DESCRIPTION:Vienna\, VA (Wolf Trap)—Power up the DeLorean and join Marty Mc
Fly and the National Symphony Orchestra as they take you Back to the Futur
e with this beloved film projected on the big screen in high-definition wi
th Alan Silvestri’s expanded score performed live.\nFind out more at wolft
rap.org.\nTickets: http://www.wolftrap.org/tickets/calendar/performance/15
filene/0619show15.aspx.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150619T203000
GEO:+38.933483;-77.265745
LOCATION:Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts @ 1635 Trap Road\,
Vienna\, VA 22182\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Back to the Future LIVE! at Wolf Trap
URL:http://www.nerdc.net/event/back-to-the-future-live-at-wolf-trap/
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n

Vienna\, VA (Wolf Trap)—Power up the DeLorean and join Marty M
cFly and the National Symphony Orchestra as they take you Back to the Futu
re with this beloved film projected on the big screen in high-definition w
ith Alan Silvestri’s expanded score performed live.

This show will use modern music to symbolize the scenes of this belo
ved film. Richmond’s “Godfather of Comedy” Ray Bullock will portray the Gr
andfather\, telling the tale to the audience\, with burlesque and variety
performances from:

\n

\n

Zadora Zaftig- the full-bodied chocolate
stout\;

\n

Moxie LaBouche – one *hot* mess\;

\n

Bella La Bl
anc – the Stepford Wife gone wild\;

\n

Ego Von Hubris – full-time g
entleman\, part-time coffee pot\;

\n

Sally Starrdust – a true shoot
ing star\;

\n

Dante the Inferno- the right tool for the job\;

\n

Xander Lovecraft – burlesque mercenary for hire.

\n

\n

Doo
rs 8:00 PM\, show 10:00 PM. Adults only. No one will be seated during the
harrowing mawidge ceremony.

The Jun
e 6 concert (in Rockville) will include music from The Legend of Zelda and
Civilization IV. The June 27 concert (in Sterling\, VA) will include musi
c from The Legend of Zelda\, Civilization IV\, and Shining Force II.

\n

Orchestral performances of video game music have gained significant gro
und over the past several years. About a dozen high school and college-lev
el ensembles devoted to the emerging genre exist nationwide. The earliest\
, from which WMGSO sprang\, began at the University of Maryland in 2005.
p>\n

\n
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:games and gaming\,live performances\,music\,Washingto
n Metropolitan Gamer Symphony Orchestra
X-COST:$6.00 (suggested)
X-INSTANT-EVENT:1
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-14872@www.nerdc.net
DTSTAMP:20171214T001718Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Parties &amp\; Mixers
CONTACT:http://www.prosinthecity.com/event/speed-dating-washington-dc-12921
DESCRIPTION:Metro Center—Professionals in the City is hosting another geek-
themed speed dating event near Metro Center on Tues.\, June 30. It’s a cha
nce to meet and greet singles with a common interest in geek culture.\nUnl
ike most speed dating events\, which require starting conversations from s
cratch\, this event gives you an ideal place to start a conversation: a co
mmon interest in the geeky things we all love.\nTickets are $30.00 and can
be purchased at prosinthecity.com or by calling 202-686-5990. Use the pro
mo code SCIFIOUTPOST12921 to receive $15.00 off tickets purchased in advan
ce.\nCheck in is at 7:00 and the dating begins at 7:20. Professionals in t
he City asks that you check-in at 7:00 so you have a chance to mix and min
gle before the dating begins.\nThis is your chance to meet and greet other
singles with a common interest in science fiction and fantasy. Find out m
ore at prosinthecity.com.\nTickets: http://www.prosinthecity.com/event/spe
ed-dating-washington-dc-13015.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150630T190000
GEO:+38.901943;-77.026364
LOCATION:Finn and Porter @ 900 10th Street Northwest\, Washington\, DC 2000
1\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Geek Speed Dating (2015.2)
URL:http://www.nerdc.net/event/geek-speed-dating-2015-2/
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n

Metro Center—Professionals in the City is hosting anot
her geek-themed speed dating event near Metro Center on Tues.\, June 30. I
t’s a chance to meet and greet singles with a common interest in geek cult
ure.

\n

Unlike most speed dating events\, which require starting conv
ersations from scratch\, this event gives you an ideal place to start a co
nversation: a common interest in the geeky things we all love.

\n

Tic
kets are $30.00 and can be purchased at prosinthecity.com or by calling 20
2-686-5990. Use the promo code SCIFIOUTPOST12921 to receive $15.00 off tic
kets purchased in advance.

\n

Check in is at 7:00 and the dating begi
ns at 7:20. Professionals in the City asks that you check-in at 7:00 so yo
u have a chance to mix and mingle before the dating begins.

\n

This i
s your chance to meet and greet other singles with a common interest in sc
ience fiction and fantasy. Find out more at prosinthecity.com.

Vienna
\, VA (Wolf Trap)—Journey through nearly 20 years of memorable Pokémon mus
ic from the popular video game franchise as the National Syphony Orchestra
performs all-new arrangements live\, with clips from the video games proj
ected on huge screens.

Vienna\, V
A—From a galaxy far\, far away to the edge of Neverland\, John Williams’ i
conic scores have entranced and exhilarated audiences for over half a cent
ury.

\n

Join conductor Emil de Cou and the National Symphony Orchestr
a for a celebration of the most Oscar-nominated man alive\, with songs fro
m beloved films like Star Wars\, Indiana Jones\, Jaw
s\, Jurassic Park\, Harry Potter\, Hook\,
and more.

X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:geek culture\,John Williams\,live performances\,music
X-TICKETS-URL:http://www.wolftrap.org/tickets/calendar/performance/15filene
/0808show15.aspx
X-INSTANT-EVENT:1
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-14996@www.nerdc.net
DTSTAMP:20171214T001718Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Live Performances
CONTACT:https://jamminjava.com/event/896743-doubleclicks-vienna/
DESCRIPTION:Vienna\, VA—The Doubleclicks and Joseph Scrimshaw bring their n
erd comedy and music show to Jammin Java with Molly Lewis and more! The sh
ow takes place Thurs.\, Sept. 10 at Jammin Java in Vienna\, VA.\nDoors at
6:00 / Show at 7:30\nGet tickets: http://ticketf.ly/1LVbkUo\nAges 16+\n#Ne
rdNightOut is the tour for the nerdy set. For lovers of Star Trek\, board
games\, cats or generally just staying inside\, #NerdNightOut is a show wo
rth leaving the house for.\nThis fall\, #NerdNightOut’s fall East Coast to
ur includes nerd-folk sister duo The Doubleclicks\, geek-flavored comedian
and writer Joseph Scrimshaw\, and ukulele songwriter and YouTube star Mol
ly Lewis\, along with special guests in some cities.\nNOTE TO FANS: Althou
gh the Doubleclicks sometimes make things for kids\, this isn’t one of the
m! This show contains adult themes and language and is appropriate for age
s 16+.\nFind out more at jamminjava.com.\nTickets: http://ticketf.ly/1LVbk
Uo.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150910T190000
GEO:+38.904138;-77.261126
LOCATION:Jammin Java @ 227 Maple Avenue East\, Vienna\, VA 22180\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Nerd Night Out feat. The Doubleclicks\, Molly Lewis
URL:http://www.nerdc.net/event/nerd-night-out-feat-the-doubleclicks-molly-l
ewis/
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n

Vienna\, VA—The Doubleclicks and
Joseph Scrimshaw bring their nerd comedy and music show to Jammin Java wi
th Molly Lewis and more! The show takes place Thurs.\, Sept. 10 at Jammin
Java in Vienna\, VA.

#NerdNightOut is the
tour for the nerdy set. For lovers of Star Trek\, board games\, cats or g
enerally just staying inside\, #NerdNightOut is a show worth leaving the h
ouse for.

\n

This fall\, #NerdNightOut’s fall East Coast tour include
s nerd-folk sister duo The Doubleclicks\, geek-flavored comedian and write
r Joseph Scrimshaw\, and ukulele songwriter and YouTube star Molly Lewis\,
along with special guests in some cities.

\n

NOTE TO FANS: Although
the Doubleclicks sometimes make things for kids\, this isn’t one of them!
This show contains adult themes and language and is appropriate for ages 1
6+.

X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:geek culture\,live performances\,Molly Lewis\,music\,
The Doubleclicks
X-TICKETS-URL:http://ticketf.ly/1LVbkUo
X-INSTANT-EVENT:1
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-14907@www.nerdc.net
DTSTAMP:20171214T001718Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Live Performances
CONTACT:https://www.strathmore.org/events-and-tickets/legend-zelda
DESCRIPTION:Bethesda\, MD—Get out the green tunics and swords! The Legend o
f Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses returns to the Strathmore Music Center
on Wed.\, Sept. 16.\nFor those unfamiliar\, Symphony of the Goddesses is a
beautifully orchestrated symphony recounting the classic storylines from
one of the world’s most popular video game franchises\, The Legend of Zeld
a\, synchronized to a powerful cinematic presentation of scenes from the g
ame’s 28 year history.\nFans will relive all of their favorite moments fro
m a fully developed and thoughtfully structured program including memorabl
e\, beloved melodies from titles including Ocarina of Time\, The Wind Wake
r\, Twilight Princess\, A Link to the Past\, Link’s Awakening and more.\nF
ind out more at strathmore.org.\nTickets: https://www.strathmore.org/event
s-and-tickets/legend-zelda.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150916T200000
GEO:+39.031722;-77.102871
LOCATION:Music Center at Strathmore @ 5301 Tuckerman Lane\, North Bethesda\
, MD 20852\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses
URL:http://www.nerdc.net/event/legend-of-zelda-symphony-of-the-goddesses-3/
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n

Bethesda\, MD—Get
out the green tunics and swords! The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Godd
esses returns to the Strathmore Music Center on Wed.\, Sept. 16.

\n

F
or those unfamiliar\, Symphony of the Goddesses is a beautifully orchestra
ted symphony recounting the classic storylines from one of the world’s mos
t popular video game franchises\, The Legend of Zelda\, synchronized to a
powerful cinematic presentation of scenes from the game’s 28 year history.

\n

Fans will relive all of their favorite moments from a fully devel
oped and thoughtfully structured program including memorable\, beloved mel
odies from titles including Ocarina of Time\, The Wind Waker<
/em>\, Twilight Princess\, A Link to the Past\, Link
’s Awakening and more.

X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:comedy\,geek culture\,live performances\,music\,Paul
and Storm
X-TICKETS-URL:http://www.ticketmaster.com/nerds-music-with-paul-alexandria-
virginia-09-30-2015/event/15004EEAEBD2725F
X-INSTANT-EVENT:1
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-14873@www.nerdc.net
DTSTAMP:20171214T001718Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Parties &amp\; Mixers
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:Professionals in the City plans to host another science fiction
and fantasy lovers speed dating event Sat.\, Oct. 30.\n\nDetails will be
made available once the event is finalized.\n\nUnlike most speed dating ev
ents\, which require starting conversations from scratch\, this event give
s you an ideal place to start a conversation: a common interest in the gee
ky things we all love.\nWhat is your favorite fandom? What shows do you wa
tch? What books do you read? Are you a convention goer? Do you belong to a
ny geeky groups? Did you hear about this (or that) event? These are all gr
eat places to start a conversation.\nCheck in is at 7:00 and the dating be
gins at 7:20. Professionals in the City asks that you check-in at 7:00 so
you have a chance to mix and mingle before the dating begins.\nThis is you
r chance to meet and greet other singles with a common interest in science
fiction and fantasy. Find out more at prosinthecity.com.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151003T190000
GEO:+38.86269;-77.063378
LOCATION:TBD
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Sci-Fi and Fantasy Lovers Speed Dating (2015.3)
URL:http://www.nerdc.net/event/speed-dating-2015-3/
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n

Unlike most speed
dating events\, which require starting conversations from scratch\, this
event gives you an ideal place to start a conversation: a common interest
in the geeky things we all love.

\n

What is your favorite fandom? Wha
t shows do you watch? What books do you read? Are you a convention goer? D
o you belong to any geeky groups? Did you hear about this (or that) event?
These are all great places to start a conversation.

\n

Check in is a
t 7:00 and the dating begins at 7:20. Professionals in the City asks that
you check-in at 7:00 so you have a chance to mix and mingle before the dat
ing begins.

\n

This is your chance to meet and greet other singles wi
th a common interest in science fiction and fantasy. Find out more at prosinthecity.com.

\n
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Professionals in the City\,singles events
X-INSTANT-EVENT:1
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-14924@www.nerdc.net
DTSTAMP:20171214T001718Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Lectures &amp\; Seminars
CONTACT:http://www.mdsci.org/evening-neil-degrasse-tyson/
DESCRIPTION:Baltimore\, MD—Attention all geeks! Your favorite person and al
l-around Internet cool guy\, Neil deGrasse Tyson\, is coming to Baltimore.
The astrophysicist\, “Cosmos” host\, science spokesperson\, and Twitter m
ust-follow will be at Meyerhoff Symphony Hall on Wed.\, Oct. 7.\nAs a high
ly popular and influential science advocate\, Neil DeGrasse Tyson manages
to capture audiences with his sometimes humorous and always informative in
sights into modern physics. A regular guest on The Daily Show\, The Colber
t Report and host of his own enduring radio show StarTalk\, there is somet
hing of the entertainer about Tyson\, continually inspiring generations ol
d and new to take an interest in the universe around them.\nAn evening wit
h the Frederick K. Rose Director of Hayden Planetarium will stretch your i
magination and keep you entertained far beyond this dimension!\nTickets st
art at $65.00 and can be purchased via Ticketmaster.\nFind out more at mds
ci.org.\nTickets: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/15004D85F2E87AF5?did=s
cience.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151007T193000
GEO:+39.303911;-76.618961
LOCATION:Meyerhoff Symphony Hall @ 1212 Cathedral Street\, Baltimore\, MD 2
1201\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:An Evening with Neil deGrasse Tyson
URL:http://www.nerdc.net/event/neil-degrasse-tyson-in-baltimore/
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n

As a highly popular and influential scie
nce advocate\, Neil DeGrasse Tyson manages to capture audiences with his s
ometimes humorous and always informative insights into modern physics. A r
egular guest on The Daily Show\, The Colbert Report and host of his own en
during radio show StarTalk\, there is something of the entertainer about T
yson\, continually inspiring generations old and new to take an interest i
n the universe around them.

\n

An evening with the Frederick K. Rose
Director of Hayden Planetarium will stretch your imagination and keep you
entertained far beyond this dimension!

X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:lectures and seminars\,Neil deGrasse Tyson\,science
X-TICKETS-URL:http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/15004D85F2E87AF5?did=scienc
e
X-INSTANT-EVENT:1
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-14998@www.nerdc.net
DTSTAMP:20171214T001718Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Live Performances
CONTACT:http://concerts.livenation.com/event/15004EE3D6ED62C3
DESCRIPTION:Metro Center—Star Trek: The Ultimate Voyage brings five decades
of Star Trek to the Warner Theatre for the first time in this galaxy or a
ny other. It all takes place Sat.\, Feb. 13.\nThis lavish production inclu
des an impressive live symphony orchestra and international solo instrumen
ts. People of all ages and backgrounds will experience the franchise’s gro
undbreaking and wildly popular musical achievements while the most iconic
Star Trek film and TV footage is simultaneously beamed in high definition
to a 40-foot wide screen.\nThe concert will feature some of the greatest m
usic written for the franchise including music from Star Trek: The Origina
l Series\, Star Trek: The Motion Picture\, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
\, Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home\, Star Trek: Insurrection\, Star Trek: Th
e Next Generation\, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine\, Star Trek: Voyager and mu
ch more. This never-before-seen concert event is perfect for music lovers\
, filmgoers\, science-fiction fans and anyone looking for an exciting and
unique concert experience.\nFind out more at warnertheatredc.com.\nTickets
: http://concerts.livenation.com/event/15004EE3D6ED62C3.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160213T200000
GEO:+38.896502;-77.02894
LOCATION:Warner Theatre @ 513 13th Street Northwest\, Washington\, DC 20004
\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Star Trek: The Ultimate Voyage
URL:http://www.nerdc.net/event/star-trek-the-ultimate-voyage/
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n

Metro Cent
er—Star Trek: The Ultimate Voyage brings five decades of Star Tr
ek to the Warner Theatre for the first time in this galaxy or any other. I
t all takes place Sat.\, Feb. 13.

\n

This lavish production includes
an impressive live symphony orchestra and international solo instruments.
People of all ages and backgrounds will experience the franchise’s groundb
reaking and wildly popular musical achievements while the most iconic Star
Trek film and TV footage is simultaneously beamed in high definition to a
40-foot wide screen.

\n

The concert will feature some of the greates
t music written for the franchise including music from Star Trek: The Orig
inal Series\, Star Trek: The Motion Picture\, Star Trek II: The Wrath of K
han\, Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home\, Star Trek: Insurrection\, Star Trek:
The Next Generation\, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine\, Star Trek: Voyager and
much more. This never-before-seen concert event is perfect for music love
rs\, filmgoers\, science-fiction fans and anyone looking for an exciting a
nd unique concert experience.

X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:live performances\,music\,Star Trek
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Film &amp\; Television\,Lectures &amp\; Seminars
CONTACT:International Spy Museum\; 202.393.7798\; info@spymuseum.org\; http
://www.spymuseum.org/calendar/detail/star-wars-or-spy-wars/2016-05-04/
DESCRIPTION:Location: Long ago in a galaxy far\, far away.\nOperative: Leia
Organa. Works for: Rebel Alliance.\nMission: Scientific and technological
espionage.\nCover: Diplomatic. Target: Death Star Plans.\nFrom the moment
Leia receives the stolen plans and conceals them within R2-D2 to the surp
rise intel that Finn provides from his stint in sanitation\, the importanc
e of inside and secret information in Star Wars is essential. Infiltration
\, deception\, resistance movements\, sabotage\, and disguise are all feat
ured. Is Star Wars the ultimate spy movie series?\nSpy Museum historian\,
Dr. Vince Houghton certainly thinks so. Join him for a deep dive into the
espionage themes that have run through the series and are the rumored plot
s of the upcoming films Rogue One and Episode VIII. Houghton will be joine
d by Mary S. Henderson\, author of Star Wars: The Magic of Myth\, who will
share how the universal themes of myth play into the spy arc of the serie
s.\nTickets: http://www.spymuseum.org/calendar/detail/star-wars-or-spy-war
s/2016-05-04/.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160504T183000
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LOCATION:International Spy Museum @ 800 F St NW\, Washington\, DC 20004\, U
SA
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Locat
ion: Long ago in a galaxy far\, far away.

\n

Operati
ve: Leia Organa. Works for: Rebel Alliance.

\n

Mission: Scientific and technological espionage.

\n

Cover: Diplomatic. Target: Death St
ar Plans.

\n

From the moment Leia receives the stolen plans and conce
als them within R2-D2 to the surprise intel that Finn provides from his st
int in sanitation\, the importance of inside and secret information in Sta
r Wars is essential. Infiltration\, deception\, resistance movements\, sab
otage\, and disguise are all featured. Is Star Wars the ultimate spy movie
series?

\n

Spy Museum historian\, Dr. Vince Houghton certainly thinks so. Join him for a deep dive into the espionage themes
that have run through the series and are the rumored plots of the upcoming
films Rogue One and Episode VIII. Houghton will be join
ed by Mary S. Henderson\, author of Star Wars: The Ma
gic of Myth\, who will share how the universal themes of myth play in
to the spy arc of the series.

In a distant galaxy\, planet Spaceball ha
s depleted its air supply\, leaving its citizens reliant on a product call
ed “Perri-Air.” In desperation\, Spaceball’s leader President Skroob (Mel
Brooks) orders the evil Dark Helmet (Rick Moranis) to kidnap Princess Vesp
a (Daphne Zuniga) of oxygen-rich Druidia and hold her hostage in exchange
for air. But help arrives for the Princess in the form of renegade space p
ilot Lone Starr (Bill Pullman) and his half-man\, half-dog partner\, Barf
(John Candy).

Star Trek\, which chronicles the early days o
f James T. Kirk and his fellow USS Enterprise crew members\, has been digi
tally re-mastered into the unparalleled image and sound quality of The IMA
X Experience® through proprietary IMAX DMR® technology. With crystal clear
images\, laser-aligned digital sound and maximized field of view\, IMAX p
rovides the world’s most immersive movie experience.

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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Film &amp\; Television\,Film Festivals
CONTACT:(866) 868-7774\; https://www.si.edu/Imax/Movie/1238
DESCRIPTION:Star Trek- Into Darkness\nIn the wake of a shocking act of terr
or from within their own organization\, the crew of The Enterprise is call
ed back home to Earth. In defiance of regulations and with a personal scor
e to settle\, Captain Kirk leads his crew on a manhunt to capture an unsto
ppable force of destruction and bring those responsible to justice.As our
heroes are propelled into an epic chess game of life and death\, love will
be challenged\, friendships will be torn apart\, and sacrifices must be m
ade for the only family Kirk has left: his crew.\nRuntime: 133\nMPAA Ratin
g: PG-13\nTickets go on sale May 22nd. \nNOTE: Hold on to your ticket stub
s! Bring in a past ticket stub from any Sci-Fi Sundays program movie to se
e a future Sci-Fi Sundays movie for just $10! \nTickets: https://www.si.ed
u/Imax/Movie/1238.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160612T161500
GEO:+38.887557;-77.017553
LOCATION:National Air and Space Museum @ Independence Ave SW & 4th St SW\,
Washington\, DC 20024\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Smithsonian Sci-Fi Sunday – Star Trek Into Darkness: An IMAX 3D Exp
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Star Trek- Into Darkness

\n

In the wake of a shocking act of te
rror from within their own organization\, the crew of The Enterprise is ca
lled back home to Earth. In defiance of regulations and with a personal sc
ore to settle\, Captain Kirk leads his crew on a manhunt to capture an uns
toppable force of destruction and bring those responsible to justice.As ou
r heroes are propelled into an epic chess game of life and death\, love wi
ll be challenged\, friendships will be torn apart\, and sacrifices must be
made for the only family Kirk has left: his crew.

\n

Runti
me: 133

\n

MPAA Rating: PG-13

\n

Tickets go on sale May 22nd.

\n

NOTE: Hold on to your tic
ket stubs! Bring in a past ticket stub from any Sci-Fi Sundays<
a> program movie to see a future Sci-Fi Sundays movie for just $10!
p>\n

X-COST:$15
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Film &amp\; Television\,Film Festivals
CONTACT:(866) 868-7774\; https://www.si.edu
DESCRIPTION:In this sci-fi classic\, a spacecraft travels to the distant pl
anet Altair IV to discover the fate of a group of scientists sent there de
cades earlier. When Commander John J. Adams (Leslie Nielsen) and his crew
arrive\, they discover only two people: Dr. Morbius (Walter Pidgeon) and h
is daughter\, Altaira (Anne Francis)\, who was born on the remote planet.
Soon\, Adams begins to uncover the mystery of what happened on Altair IV\,
and why Morbius and Altaira are the sole survivors.\nShowing October 9th
for Sci-Fi Sundays programming.\n\nNOTE: Hold on to your ticket stubs! Bri
ng in a past ticket stub from any Sci-Fi Sundays program movie to see a fu
ture Sci-Fi Sundays movie for just $10! \nTickets: http://www.si.edu/Imax/
Movie/1265/2016-10-09/#showtimes.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161009T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161009T190000
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LOCATION:National Air and Space Museum @ Independence Ave SW & 4th St SW\,
Washington\, DC 20024\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Smithsonian Sci-Fi Sunday – Forbidden Planet
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\n

In this sci-fi classic\, a spacec
raft travels to the distant planet Altair IV to discover the fate of a gro
up of scientists sent there decades earlier. When Commander John J. Adams
(Leslie Nielsen) and his crew arrive\, they discover only two people: Dr.
Morbius (Walter Pidgeon) and his daughter\, Altaira (Anne Francis)\, who w
as born on the remote planet. Soon\, Adams begins to uncover the mystery o
f what happened on Altair IV\, and why Morbius and Altaira are the sole su
rvivors.

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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Film &amp\; Television\,Film Festivals
CONTACT:(866) 868-7774\; https://www.si.edu
DESCRIPTION:In the year 2274\, young residents enjoy an idyllic\, hedonisti
c lifestyle within the protective confines of a domed city. The general be
lief is that when each person turns 30\, they are reincarnated for another
blissful life cycle. Those who know the much darker truth become “runners
” and flee to a hidden sanctuary. When law enforcement officer Logan (Mich
ael York) goes undercover to locate the refuge\, he winds up instead tryin
g to initiate a revolution with runner Jessica (Jenny Agutter).\nShowing O
ctober 16th for Sci-Fi Sundays programming.\n\nNOTE: Hold on to your ticke
t stubs! Bring in a past ticket stub from any Sci-Fi Sundays program movie
to see a future Sci-Fi Sundays movie for just $10! \nTickets: http://www.
si.edu/Imax/Movie/1266/2016-10-16/#showtimes.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161016T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161016T191500
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LOCATION:National Air and Space Museum @ Independence Ave SW & 4th St SW\,
Washington\, DC 20024\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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\n

In the y
ear 2274\, young residents enjoy an idyllic\, hedonistic lifestyle within
the protective confines of a domed city. The general belief is that when e
ach person turns 30\, they are reincarnated for another blissful life cycl
e. Those who know the much darker truth become “runners” and flee to a hid
den sanctuary. When law enforcement officer Logan (Michael York) goes unde
rcover to locate the refuge\, he winds up instead trying to initiate a rev
olution with runner Jessica (Jenny Agutter).

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DTSTAMP:20171214T001718Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Trivia
CONTACT:https://form.jotform.com/61595344702962
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever called your pet “Assbutt”? Do you frequently lose
shoes? Does the word Wincest mean something to you? On October 26\, Geeks
Who Drink will pick the music and you’ll shut your cakehole as we bring y
ou Pudding! A Supernatural Quiz!\nYou’ve got roughly until Samhain to brus
h up on all 11 seasons of the cult CW show\, so gas up the Impala and get
rolling. That’s a lot of hot guys hunting demons to cram in your head\, so
put down the pie and start watching. We’re keeping this as straightforwar
d as possible and avoiding questions about spinoffs\, animated series and
fanfic.\nLegend has it\, this quiz is $5 per player to play and we’ll be a
ccepting cash only. Winners will take home their share of that money. Othe
rwise\, normal Geeks Who Drink rules apply. No phones\, notes\, or using t
eam members as blood sacrifices to get hints from Azazel and your team is
limited to six hunters. Choose them wisely!\nYou are required to register
your team in advance (http://bit.ly/ThemeQuizReg)\, but tables will still
be available on a first-come\, first-serve basis.\nTickets: https://www.fa
cebook.com/events/1045533582230392/.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161026T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161026T230000
GEO:+38.88383;-77.093098
LOCATION:Sehkraft Brewing @ 925 N Garfield St\, Arlington\, VA 22201\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Geeks Who Drink – Pudding A Supernatural Quiz
URL:http://www.nerdc.net/event/geeks-who-drink-pudding-a-supernatural-quiz/
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Have you ever
called your pet “Assbutt”? Do you frequently lose shoes? Does the word Wi
ncest mean something to you? On October 26\, Geeks Who Drink will pick the
music and you’ll shut your cakehole as we bring you Pudding! A Supernatur
al Quiz!

\n

You’ve got roughly until Samhain to brush up on all 11 se
asons of the cult CW show\, so gas up the Impala and get rolling. That’s a
lot of hot guys hunting demons to cram in your head\, so put down the pie
and start watching. We’re keeping this as straightforward as possible and avoiding questions about spinoffs\, anima
ted series and fanfic.

\n

Legend has it\, this quiz is $5 per player
to play and we’ll be accepting cash only. Winners will take home their sha
re of that money. Otherwise\, normal Geeks Who Drink rules apply. No phone
s\, notes\, or using team members as blood sacrifices to get hints from Az
azel and your team is limited to six hunters. Choose them wisely!
p>\n

You are required to register your team in advance (http://bit.ly
/ThemeQuizReg)\, but tables will still be available on a first-come\,
first-serve basis.

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DTSTAMP:20171214T001718Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Live Performances
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:LOS ANGELES\, Aug. 8\, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Enter the world of W
esteros with the Game of Thrones® Live Concert Experience — an immersive m
usic and visual experience that will bring the Seven Kingdoms to life on a
scale never seen before. Using state-of-the-art technology\, Game of Thr
ones® composer Ramin Djawadi\, along with a full orchestra and choir\, wil
l take fans on a musical journey through the realm – from King’s Landing t
o Winterfell\, along the northern stretches of the Kingsroad to The Wall a
nd across the Narrow Sea to Braavos\, Meereen and beyond. Fans of the gro
undbreaking\, critically-acclaimed and Emmy®Award-winning show will finall
y have an opportunity to immerse themselves in the Game of Thrones® univer
se through the breathtaking score created by Ramin Djawadi.\n\nAs rich as
the stories\, intrigue and world of Game of Thrones®\, Ramin’s celebrated
music for the show resonated immediately with fans as the meticulously con
structed songs underscored the emotional weight of key moments between bel
oved characters\, lent scale to massive battle sequences or brought to lif
e songs referenced in the books. Ramin’s relentlessly popular title track
alone has become instantly recognizable as a pop culture phenomenon in it
s own right. Fan enthusiasm for the music from Game of Thrones® continues
to grow with each season.\nThe tour\, produced and promoted exclusively b
y Live Nation in partnership with HBO Global Licensing\, will use innovati
ve music tour production and video technology that will recreate the vario
us realms found throughout Westeros and Essos as well as showcase footage
from the show in addition to all new imagery created exclusively for the t
our. Beginning its journey on Wednesday\, February 15\, 2017 in Kansas Ci
ty\, Mo.\, the highly-anticipated tour will visit 28 cities across North A
merica with shows scheduled at famed live music venues including Madison S
quare Garden in New York City and the Forum in Los Angeles as well as aren
as in Montreal\, Boston\, Houston\, Las Vegas\, Philadelphia\, Washington
DC and more.\nTickets go on sale starting Saturday\, August 13 at www.live
nation.com. American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets before the
general public beginning Wednesday\, August 10 at 10:00 a.m. through Frid
ay\, August 12 at 10:00 p.m.\nRamin Djawadi’s previous credits include the
Grammy® nominated score for Marvel’s 2008 blockbuster\, Iron Man. Other
film credits include Pacific Rim\, Clash Of The Titans and Warcraft. In a
ddition to Game Of Thrones®\, Ramin also garnered Emmy® Award nominations
for other television projects including Flash Forward (ABC) and Prison Bre
ak (FOX). Among Ramin’s upcoming projects is the highly anticipated HBO®s
eries\, Westworld.\nBased on the bestselling fantasy book series by George
R.R. Martin\, Game of Thrones® is an epic story of treachery and nobility
set on the continent of Westeros\, where summers and winters can last yea
rs\, and only the lust for power is eternal. The Emmy®– and Golden Globe
Award-winning series has captured the imagination of fans globally\, makin
g it one of the most popular shows on television.\n“For the past six seaso
ns of Game of Thrones\, I have been tremendously inspired to compose music
to David Benioff’s and D.B. Weiss’ extraordinary adaption of George R.R.
Martin’s epic ‘A Song of Fire and Ice’ series\,” says Ramin Djawadi. “Now
\, by combining the music with state-of-the-art technology\, we are going
to bring the astonishing world of Westeros to fans in a live and unique co
ncert experience.”\n“For seven years\, Ramin has been blowing our mind wit
h his music’s force\, subtlety\, and endless inventiveness\,” said Game of
Thrones®creators/executive producers David Benioff and D.B. Weiss. “The
GoT Concert Experience will be unique in the history of concert tours\, an
eye-popping\, ear-splitting\, phantasmagoric blend of the show’s visuals
and Ramin’s powerful compositions. We are more excited for it than anyone
.”\n“Game of Thrones has one of the most engaged audiences in television\,
” said Josh Goodstadt\, Vice President\, HBO Global Licensing. “We can’t
wait to see fans and newcomers alike immerse themselves in Ramin’s incredi
ble music and the world of Westeros through this epic concert experience.”
\n“Live Nation is honored to be partners with HBO and Ramin Djawadi in bri
nging fans of the hit series a spectacular live experience centered around
the music of Game of Thrones and performed using cutting edge technology
to create a show unlike anything seen before\,” says Omar Al-Joulani\, SVP
\, North American Touring at Live Nation.\nAbout HBO Global Licensing\nHBO
Global Licensing officially licenses the HBO® brand for the development a
nd merchandising of innovative product lines inspired by the network’s awa
rd-winning programming. With products created around hit series like Game
of Thrones® and Silicon Valley® as well as classic series like The Soprano
s®\, Sex and the City®\, True Blood® and Entourage\, items include fashion
apparel\, figures\, jewelry\, digital and CD soundtracks\, prop and costu
me replicas\, games\, books\, and beverages\, as well as exclusive\, premi
um collections in partnership with upscale\, designer brands. Merchandise
can be purchased in retail stores nationwide\, at http://store.hbo.com\, a
nd at the groundbreaking HBO retail hub\, the HBO Shop®\, located at 42nd
and 6th Avenue in New York City. HBO Global Licensing products are also so
ld internationally across Europe (www.hboshopeu.com)\, Asia and Australia.
\nAbout Live Nation\, Inc.\nLive Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the w
orld’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leade
rs: Ticketmaster\, Live Nation Concerts\, Live Nation Media & Sponsorship
and Artist Nation Management. For additional information\, visit www.liven
ationentertainment.com.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170301T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170301T230000
SEQUENCE:0
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\n

LOS ANGELES\, Aug.
8\, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Enter the world of Westeros with the Game of
Thrones® Live Concert Experience — an immersive music
and visual experience that will bring the Seven Kingdoms to life on a scal
e never seen before. Using state-of-the-art technology\, Game of Thron
es® composer Ramin Djawadi\, along with a full orche
stra and choir\, will take fans on a musical journey through the realm – f
rom King’s Landing to Winterfell\, along the northern stretches of the Kin
gsroad to The Wall and across the Narrow Sea to Braavos\, Meereen and beyo
nd. Fans of the groundbreaking\, critically-acclaimed and Emmy®Award-winning show will finally have an opportunity to immerse themselves
in the Game of Thrones® universe through the breathtaki
ng score created by Ramin Djawadi.

\n

\n

As rich as the stories\, intrigue and world of G
ame of Thrones®\, Ramin’s celebrated music for the show res
onated immediately with fans as the meticulously constructed songs undersc
ored the emotional weight of key moments between beloved characters\, lent
scale to massive battle sequences or brought to life songs referenced in
the books. Ramin’s relentlessly popular title track alone has become inst
antly recognizable as a pop culture phenomenon in its own right. Fan enth
usiasm for the music from Game of Thrones®contin
ues to grow with each season.

\n

The tour\, produced and promoted exc
lusively by Live Nation in partnership with HBO Global Licensing\, will us
e innovative music tour production and video technology that will recreate
the various realms found throughout Westeros and Essos as well as showcas
e footage from the show in addition to all new imagery created exclusively
for the tour. Beginning its journey on Wednesday\, February 15\, 2017
in Kansas City\, Mo.\, the highly-anticipated tour will visit 28 citi
es across North America with shows scheduled at famed live music venues in
cluding Madison Square Garden in New York City and the Forum in Los Angele
s as well as arenas in Montreal\, Boston\, Houston\, Las Vegas\, Philadelp
hia\, Washington DC and more.

\n

Tickets go on sale starting <
b>Saturday\, August 13 at www.livenation.com. American Express®<
/sup> Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public begi
nning Wednesday\, August 10 at 10:00 a.m. through Friday\, August 12 at 10
:00 p.m.

\n

Ramin Djawadi’s previous credits include the Grammy® nominated score for Marvel’s 2008 blockbuster\, Iron Man<
/i>. Other film credits include Pacific Rim\, Clash Of The Tita
ns and Warcraft. In addition to Game Of Thrones
®\, Ramin also garnered Emmy® Award nomination
s for other television projects including Flash Forward (ABC) and <
i>Prison Break (FOX). Among Ramin’s upcoming projects is the highly a
nticipated HBO®series\, Westworld.

\n

Based
on the bestselling fantasy book series by George R.R. Martin\, Game of
Thrones® is an epic story of treachery and nobility set on
the continent of Westeros\, where summers and winters can last years\, and
only the lust for power is eternal. The Emmy®– and Gol
den Globe Award-winning series has captured the imagination of fans global
ly\, making it one of the most popular shows on television.

\n

“For t
he past six seasons of Game of Thrones\, I have been tremendously i
nspired to compose music to David Benioff’s and D.B. Weiss’ extraordinary
adaption of George R.R. Martin’s epic ‘A Song of Fire and Ice’ series\,” s
ays Ramin Djawadi. “Now\, by combining the music with state-of-the-art te
chnology\, we are going to bring the astonishing world of Westeros to fans
in a live and unique concert experience.”

\n

“For seven years\, Rami
n has been blowing our mind with his music’s force\, subtlety\, and endles
s inventiveness\,” said Game of Thrones®creators/
executive producers David Benioff and D.B. Weiss. “The GoT Concert Experi
ence will be unique in the history of concert tours\, an eye-popping\, ear
-splitting\, phantasmagoric blend of the show’s visuals and Ramin’s powerf
ul compositions. We are more excited for it than anyone.”

\n

“Gam
e of Thrones has one of the most engaged audiences in television\,” sa
id Josh Goodstadt\, Vice President\, HBO Global Licensing. “We can’t wait
to see fans and newcomers alike immerse themselves in Ramin’s incredible
music and the world of Westeros through this epic concert experience.”

\n

“Live Nation is honored to be partners with HBO and Ramin Djawadi in
bringing fans of the hit series a spectacular live experience centered aro
und the music of Game of Thrones and performed using cutting edge t
echnology to create a show unlike anything seen before\,” says Omar Al-Jou
lani\, SVP\, North American Touring at Live Nation.

\n

About HBO G
lobal Licensing\nHBO Global Licensing officially licenses the HB
O® brand for the development and merchandising of innova
tive product lines inspired by the network’s award-winning programming. Wi
th products created around hit series like Game of Thrones®
and Silicon Valley® as well as classic
series like The Sopranos®\, Sex and the City<
/i>®\, True Blood® and Entou
rage\, items include fashion apparel\, figures\, jewelry\, digital and
CD soundtracks\, prop and costume replicas\, games\, books\, and beverage
s\, as well as exclusive\, premium collections in partnership with upscale
\, designer brands. Merchandise can be purchased in retail stores nationwi
de\, at htt
p://store.hbo.com\, and at the groundbreaking HBO retail hub\, the HBO
Shop®\, located at 42nd and 6th Avenue in New York City
. HBO Global Licensing products are also sold internationally across Europ
e (www.
hboshopeu.com)\, Asia and Australia.

\n

About Live Nation\, In
c.\nLive Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading
live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmast
er\, Live Nation Concerts\, Live Nation Media & Sponsorship and Artist Nat
ion Management. For additional information\, visit www.livenationen
tertainment.com.

\n
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DTSTAMP:20171214T001718Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Charity Events\,Special Events
CONTACT:volunteer@arlingtonlibraryfriends.org
DESCRIPTION:A fancy dress and literary-themed social event for adults prese
nted by the Friends of the Arlington Public Library.\nThe Muggle Ball Marc
h 2\, 2017 at Clarendon Ballroom\nThis year’s theme is J.K. Rowling’s “Har
ry Potter” series.\nThe Muggle Ball will feature:\n\nPrizes awarded for th
e best Wizarding attire (costumes are optional)\nLive music\nHors d’oeuvre
s and dessert\nDrinks available for purchase with cash or credit.\nRaffle
baskets\nThis event is for ages 18+ only.\n\nTickets will go on sale mid-D
ecember on the Friends of the Library website.\n\nEarly Bird tickets are $
25 each\, until February 14.\nOn February 15\, tickets go up to $35 each.
\n\nA limited number of tickets will be available at the door\, so be sure
to buy in advance to ensure admission.\nThe Lit Up Ball was created in 20
13 to raise money for the Library’s Early Literacy initiatives\, and to ra
ise community awareness of Library programs.\nTickets: https://arlingtonli
braryfriends.org/lit-up-ball/.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170302T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170302T220000
GEO:+38.886491;-77.096831
LOCATION:Clarendon Ballroom @ 3185 Wilson Blvd\, Arlington\, VA 22201\, USA
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SUMMARY:Lit Up Muggle Ball
URL:http://www.nerdc.net/event/lit-up-muggle-ball-2017/
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A fancy dress and lit
erary-themed social event for adults presented by the Friends of the Arlin
gton Public Library.

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The Muggle Ball March 2\, 2017 at Clarendon B
allroom

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This year’s theme is J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” series.

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The Muggle Ball will feature:

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Prizes awarded for t
he best Wizarding attire (costumes are optional)

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Live music

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Hors d’oeuvres and dessert

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Drinks available for purchase w
ith cash or credit.

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Raffle baskets

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This event is for a
ges 18+ only.

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Tickets will go on sale mid-December on the
Friends of the Library website.

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Early Bird tickets are $25
each\, until February 14.

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On February 15\, tickets go up to $35
each.

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A limited number of tickets will be available at the
door\, so be sure to buy in advance to ensure admission.

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The Lit
Up Ball was created in 2013 to raise money for the Library’s Early Literac
y initiatives\, and to raise community awareness of Library programs.

Discover your Hogwarts house once and for all in our live sorting ceremon
y\, show off your witchy digs in Madam Malkin’s Robes For All Occasions Co
stume Contest ($5 to enter\, all proceeds go to 826DC (http://826dc.org
/))\, and don’t forget to bring your Remembralls for our super-stumpin
g trivia.

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Swish-and-flick your way to more info about the day’s ev
ents atPotterConUSA.com